Set the Buffer Cache Sizes

Sybase IQ initially sets the size of the main and temporary buffer caches to 16MB and 12MB respectively. Change the default size of the main and temporary buffer caches to accommodate your applications.

Buffer Cache Size Settings

Method

When to use it

How long the setting is effective

-iqmc and -iqtc server switches

Recommended method. Sets cache sizes at startup.

From the time the server is started until it is stopped

The -iqmc and -iqtc server startup options only remain in effect while the server is running, so you need to include them every time you restart the server.

Related concepts
Paging Increases Available Memory
Utilities to Monitor Swapping
Server Memory
Manage Buffer Caches
Determine the Sizes of the Buffer Caches
Specify the Page Size
Optimize for Large Numbers of Users
Platform-Specific Memory Options