Database Server Shutdown

System administrators must know how to stop the SAP Sybase IQ database server, and 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 some situations, the server may need to be stopped and restarted.
• Stopping Servers
  Different ways to stop a server.
• Permissions Required to 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.