Database Server Shutdown

System administrators need to know not only how to stop the IQ database server, but also when it is necessary, how to control who can stop it, and how to stop the server when you shut down the operating system.

• When to Stop and Restart the Server
  In a limited number of situations the server may need to be stopped and restarted.
• Ways to Stop Database Servers
  The preferred methods of stopping the database server in Sybase IQ are as follows:
• Who Can Stop the Server
  When you start a server, you can use the -gk option to set the level of permissions required for users to stop the server with DBSTOP or STOP ENGINE.
• Operating System Session Shutdown
  Always stop the database server explicitly before closing the operating system session.