[Quickfix-developers] FIX Session Dropped

[Nick V. <ni...@ad...>]

I'm using QF 1.11.0 for Java.  I've implemented a class that extends 
quickfix.MessageCracker and implements quickfix.Application.  In my 
implementation, each FIX application message I receive needs to update 
certain records in the DB behind my investment management system.  I've 
noticed that on rare occasions, this can take up to a minute and prevents 
my application from sending heartbeat messages.  This results in my 
counterparty sending a test request, which I'm unable to process, since my 
application is still busy trying to update my database, which then causes 
the counterparty to drop the FIX session.

Does anyone have any suggestions how to manage this?  I thought of 
spawning a new thread for each FIX application message I receive, which 
would process the message, but is there a better way?

Thanks

Nik 
**************************************************************************************************************
This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and
intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they
are addressed. Any  unauthorized use of the information contained
in this email or its attachments is prohibited.  If this email is received in
error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your
computer systems. Do not use, copy, or disclose the contents of this
email or any attachments.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) accepts no responsibility for
the content of this email to the extent that the same consists of
statements and opinions made which are the senders own and not
made on behalf of ADIA.  Nor does ADIA accept any liability for any
errors or omissions in the content of this email caused by electronic
and technical failures.
Although ADIA has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that no
viruses are present in this email, ADIA accepts no responsibility for
any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or its
attachments.
**************************************************************************************************************