Does MSMQ require a Windows server?

Moshe Raab, PhD 236 Reputation points
2021-01-06T13:38:56.003+00:00

Does MSMQ require a Windows server or can a regular Windows PC host the Queues?
IS MSMQ still supported or is this a more recommended way?

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  1. Moshe Raab, PhD 236 Reputation points
    2021-01-06T14:21:55.943+00:00

    From what I understood from you reply, MSMQ requires a Server. You cannot have Windows 10 or IOT apps using MSMQ with a server in the mix?


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  1. SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 15,256 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-01-06T14:16:29.03+00:00

    @Moshe Raab, PhD
    MSMQ is available as a component of Windows 2000 and later. Because Message Queuing is a component of Windows, its use is covered by the Windows license. If you have a valid license to use Windows, then you can use MSMQ.

    Installing Message Queuing services (MSMQ) on Windows Server 2016 or later
    Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) stores emails temporally, while they are scanned or waiting to be actioned by the mail server.

    To install MSMQ on Windows Server 2016 or later:

    Start Server Manager.
    Go to Manage > Add Roles and Features.
    In the Before You Begin screen, click Next.
    Select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
    Select the server where to install the feature.
    Go to Features, and navigate to Message Queuing > Message Queuing Services and select Message Queuing Server.
    Click Install to start the installation.
    The setup may require a system restart. Click OK to finish.

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