Firebird server (Fbserver) command line switches
Following table contains most common Firebird server command line switches.
-a run as **a**pplication. Applicable only if Firebird runs as application. -n **n**o icon in the system tray. Applicable if Firebird runs as application. -b run with high (**b**oosted) priority. -r run with normal priority. This is default priority. -p specify **p**ort number/name or named pipe. -i accept tcp/**i**p connections. -l accept **l**ocal connections -w accept NETBEUI connections.
Reference - http://www.volny.cz/iprenosil/interbase/fbserver_switches.htm