If the edition and license type configuration parameters are not set, Sybase IQ uses the first available IQ_CORE license. If you have multiple IQ_CORE licenses with different editions and license types, which license is the first available depends on many factors such as license file directory sort order, available licenses on the license server, and so on.
Because the edition and license type cannot be guaranteed, Sybase recommends that you set the edition and license type configuration parameters. When these parameters are set, you are assured that Sybase IQ starts with that configuration. If a matching license were to be unavailable, Sybase IQ starts under grace (if available) to allow you to resolve the licensing issue.
