ASA Database Administration Guide
Running the Database Server
Running the server outside the current session
Configuring services
The following options govern startup behavior for Adaptive Server Anywhere services. You can set them on the General tab of the Service property sheet.
Automatic If you choose the Automatic setting, the service starts whenever the Windows operating system starts. This setting is appropriate for database servers and other applications running all the time.
Manual If you choose the Manual setting, the service starts only when a user with Administrator permissions starts it. For information about Administrator permissions, see your Windows documentation.
Disabled If you choose the Disabled setting, the service will not start.