Starting Database Servers

The first step in running SAP Sybase IQ is to start the database server.

Start the server in any of these ways:

Using the server startup utility, start_iq.
Using Sybase Control Center. To start in Sybase Control Center, see the Sybase Control Center for SAP Sybase IQ online help in SCC or at http://sybooks.sybase.com/sybooks/sybooks.xhtml?prodID=10680.
From the Windows Start menu.
Start the server and the iqdemo database with a Sybase-provided configuration file.
Place a server startup command in a shortcut or desktop icon.

Note: You can also configure Windows systems to start an IQ server automatically (as a Windows Service) when the system is booted.
Include a server start line in an ODBC datasource.
Include a server start line in a utility command.
Issue a SQL command from Interactive SQL to start an additional server.

The Server Startup Utility
The startup utility, start_iq, runs on all platforms, and ensures that required parameters are set correctly, with a few documented exceptions.
Starting Servers from the Windows Start Menu
Certain methods for starting the database server are specific to Windows systems. You can also use a generic method to start the database server.

Parent topic: Run SAP Sybase IQ Database Servers