MSMQ Programmer's Reference

The Microsoftâ Message Queue Server (MSMQ) Programmer's Reference is a set of online documents that accompany Microsoft Message Queue Server (MSMQ) and the Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 Option Pack. This software development kit is also available through the Microsoft® Platform SDK.

The following list explains the content of each of the major sections in the MSMQ Programmer's Reference.

Using MSMQ contains a work-flow listing of code examples needed to perform the basic functions provided by MSMQ. Use this section to find examples and information about how to complete specific tasks using API functions or ActiveX components.
MSMQ Guide contains conceptual information about the different queues that can be used, different messages that are available, how queues and messages are defined by properties, in addition to information on other MSMQ services.
MSMQ Reference describes the functions, properties, structures, error and warning codes, and ActiveX components provided by the Microsoft Message Queue Server (MSMQ) software development kit.
MSMQ Glossary explains terms and acronyms used throughout the Programmer's Reference.
Appendixes covers the changes made to MSMQ following preliminary releases as well as late-breaking information that was not incorporated into the Programmer's Reference.