Microsoft KB Archive/939202

= An update is available that enables you to install the client-based BizTalk Adapter for WebSphere MQ on 64-bit versions of Windows =

Article ID: 939202

Article Last Modified on 11/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006

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INTRODUCTION
The client-based Microsoft BizTalk Adapter for WebSphere MQ (MQSC Adapter) is installed as part of the Microsoft Host Integration Server 2006 BizTalk Adapters for Host Systems installation process.

To use the adapter with the IBM WebSphere MQ Client (Base-Client), you must also have the following software installed:
 * Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006
 * The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
 * The IBM WebSphere MQ Client 5.3 with CSD10 or the IBM WebSphere MQ Client 6.0 with Fix Pack 6.0.1.1

To use the MQSC Adapter for Extended-Client support, you must also have one of the following software products installed:
 * IBM WebSphere MQ Client 5.3 with CSD10 and IBM WebSphere MQ Extended Transactional Client
 * IBM WebSphere Client 6.0 with Fix Pack 6.0.1.1

The MQSC Adapter only supports 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows that are supported by BizTalk Server 2006. WebSphere MQ on Windows is not supported on 64-bit versions of Windows. Therefore, the MQSC Adapter is not supported on a 64-bit version of Windows or on a 32-bit BizTalk host instance that is running in a 64-bit version of Windows.

For more information about the installation requirements for the MQSC Adapter, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa772116.aspx

The following software update enables you to install the client-based MQSC Adapter on 64-bit versions of Windows.



Software update information
A supported feature that modifies the product's default behavior is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to modify only the behavior that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that specifically require it. This feature may receive additional testing. Therefore, if the system is not severely affected by the lack of this feature, we recommend that you wait for the next Host Integration Server 2006 service pack that contains this feature.

To obtain this feature immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

The English version of this software update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent fix that contains these files may also contain additional files.



MORE INFORMATION
The updated version of the client-based MQSC Adapter is supported as a 32-bit application on 64-bit versions of Windows. The Documentation.htm file that is included with the updated MQSC Adapter has been updated to include information about supported platforms and unsupported platforms.

The document now states that the MQSC Adapter now supports all 32-bit versions of Windows that BizTalk Server 2006 supports.

The documentation also states that the MQSC Adapter now supports all 64-bit versions of Windows that are supported by BizTalk Server 2006. Starting with version 6.0.2.1, WebSphere MQ for Windows is also supported as a 32-bit application on 64-bit versions of Windows. Therefore, the MQSC Adapter is supported as a 32-bit application on 64-bit versions of Windows. Because of this change, the MQSC Adapter must be configured to run with a 32-bit BizTalk host instance on a 64-bit version of Windows.

Additionally, the documentation states that WebSphere MQ is not supported to run as a native 64-bit application on a 64-bit version of Windows. Also, the MQSC Adapter is not supported as a native 64-bit application on a 64-bit version of Windows. The MQSC Adapter is only supported as a 32-bit application on a 64-bit version of Windows.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.

