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Status Not under consideration
Created by Guest
Created on May 14, 2026

Please support OpenTelemetry Java Agent when Z Observability Connect is used.

Please support OpenTelemetry Java Agent when Z Observability Connect is used.
JMS by OpenTelemetry Java Agent cannot be traced depending on the version of MQ Resource Adapter.
- In the case of 9.4.3.0, because the span of JMS and context can be transmitted,  so MQ for z/OS can be displayed.
- In the case of 9.4.3.0, the span of JMS and MQ for z/OS cannot be captured.

According to the lateset status of CASE, any OTel products/offerings are not supportable officially. But it is the standard component of IBM official Product, Z Observability Connect, so it should be followd by CASE officially.

Idea priority Urgent
  • Admin
    CHRISTOPHER WALKER
    May 15, 2026

    As discussed, this is not an issue that can be resolved by Z Observability Connect.

    The issue identified is related to the OpenTelemetry Java Agent being used with WAS and MQ. The data never reaches Z Observability Connect.

    The recommended approach is to work with the WAS and MQ teams. If appropriate, they should raise an issue with the OpenTelemetry community to address the apparent regression