| **Function | ** Provides a read-only replica of an active IBM MQ queue manager. |
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| **Purpose | ** Designed for high availability, disaster recovery, and warm standby scenarios. |
| **Replication Capability | ** Replicates queue manager configuration, persistent messages, and transaction logs from a primary instance. |
| **Licensing Metric | ** Typically licensed per Virtual Processor Core (VPC). |
| **Entitlement Type | ** Often associated with annual subscription and support renewal for the specified VPC metric. |
| **Integration | ** Seamlessly integrates with existing IBM MQ infrastructures to enhance resilience. |
| **Deployment | ** Can be deployed across various environments including on-premises and cloud. |