I always have slow startups with RC1.
We have 2 online test servers, so you can compare:
RC1:
http://217.71.124.73:8080/startup.htm
takes 30 seconds
R2 2.1.2:
http://217.71.124.71:8080/startup.htm
takes 12 seconds
But I’m sure the Servoyans are working on it!
Stef