The fast launcher option reduces the startup time for Sybase Central and Interactive SQL. When fast launching is enabled, the program stays in memory for a configurable length of time after you close it. If you restart the program within this time, it starts quickly. If you do not restart the program within this time, the process terminates and releases its resources to the operating system. The fast launching is only available on Windows.

Configuring the fast launcher option

The fast launcher option uses a TCP/IP port on your computer. If another program is already using this port, you can change the port number used by the fast launcher.

When a fast launcher option is not used for the amount of time specified in the inactivity timer, it ends, which frees up memory for other applications. By default, the inactivity timer is set to 30 minutes.

To configure the Interactive SQL fast launcher option

1. Open Interactive SQL.

2. Choose Tools » Options.

3. In the left pane, click General.

4. Click Configure.

5. Complete the Port Number and Shut Down The Fast Launcher fields.

6. Click OK.

7. Click OK.

To configure the Sybase Central fast launcher

1. Open Sybase Central.

2. Choose Tools » Options.

3. In the left pane, click General.

4. Click Configure.

5. Complete the Port Number and Shut Down The Fast Launcher fields.

6. Click OK.

7. Click OK.