Shutting Down the Administration Server

Once the server is installed, it runs constantly, listening for and accepting HTTP requests. You might want to stop and restart your server if, for instance, you have just installed a Java Development Kit (JDK) or Directory Server, or if you have changed listen socket settings.

You can stop the server by using one of the following methods:

• Access the Administration Server, choose the Preferences tab, select the Shut Down link, and click “Shut down the administration server!” button.

  For more information, see the Shut Down page in the online help.

• Use the Services window in the Control Panel (Windows).

• Use the stop command, which shuts down the server completely, interrupting service until it is restarted.

After you shut down the server, it may take a few seconds for the server to complete its shut-down process and for the status to change to “Off.”