IBM MQ on AWS Cloud learning path overview
In this learning path, you'll learn how to deploy an IBM MQ queue manager optimized for development using Docker Compose, then build messaging applications ready to deploy into the AWS Cloud.
Skill level
Beginner
Estimated time to complete
Approximately 4 hours.
Learning objectives
- Understand the benefits of IBM MQ messaging in the cloud.
- Deploy a queue manager optimized for development use in AWS Cloud.
- Deploy the IBM MQ messaging playground sample app into AWS Cloud and explore the sample app to get hands on with IBM MQ objects and message exchange patterns.
- Demonstrate your learning and skills by taking on a coding challenge to develop a new feature in the IBM MQ messaging playground sample app and deploy your solution into AWS Cloud.
- Troubleshoot and debug your AWS-hosted queue manager and messaging applications.
Modules in this learning path
Complete these tutorials to gain the practical skills and knowledge to answer our quiz questions and earn yourself an MQ Developer Essentials badge.
| Title | Time | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBM MQ on AWS fundamentals | 15 minutes | Learn the key capabilities of IBM MQ. |
| 2 | Create and configure a queue manager on AWS using Docker Compose. | 15 - 45 minutes | Use this tutorial to stand up a queue manager (IBM MQ Server) that is optimized for developers. Learn how to use the MQ Console. |
| 3 | Build and deploy an MQ app on AWS | 60 minutes | Deploy and explore the IBM MQ messaging playground app to get hands on with IBM MQ objects and learn how IBM MQ implements typical messaging patterns. |
| 4 | Take the IBM MQ on AWS messaging coding challenge | 90 minutes | Now you have an idea of what is involved in developing applications that can connect to and interact with IBM MQ, it’s time to get your hands on some code. Take up the challenge and develop a new messaging app for the IBM MQ messaging playground sample app. |
| 5 | Troubleshooting MQ queue managers on AWS | 5 - 30 minutes | Learn the tips and tricks for debugging IBM MQ messaging solutions on AWS. |
| 6 | Take the quiz and apply for the badge | 5 - 30 minutes | After you complete this learning path, you'll be ready. |