Some of the content described in this article is available in meshIQ Manage versions 12.1 and later.
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Version 12.x and Later

The Ping feature uses the IBM MQ PING QMGR command to check whether a queue manager is responsive and running. It sends a test message to the queue manager’s command server and waits for a reply to confirm that the manager is processing commands correctly.
A successful ping indicates that the queue manager is operational and ready to handle requests, making this a quick and effective way to verify its health and connectivity.

To perform a Ping test:

Select the Queue Manager from the widget.
From the Selected menu, choose Commands > Ping.

Result:

If the connection is successful, a success message appears at the bottom of the screen.
If the connection fails, an error message appears. Click Description to view the reason for the error.

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Version 11.3 and Earlier

To perform a Ping test:

Select the Queue Manager from the viewlet.
From the Selected menu, choose Commands > Ping.

Result:

If the connection is successful, a success message appears at the bottom of the screen.
If the connection fails, an error message appears. Click Description to view the reason for the error.