Starting and Stopping the DirX Directory Server

There are two ways that you can start and stop the DirX directory server. You can perform the operations within the context of either a dirx user environment or a superuser environment.

Note: Refer to the Siemens DirX directory server documentation for operating details.

dirx user Environment

To start, stop, or restart DirX within a dirx user environment:

1. Log in as a dirx user:

login dirx

2. Change the directory to the customize directory:

cd customize

3. Start DirX by entering the command:

dirxadm -c start

4. Stop DirX by entering the command:

dirxadm shutdown.tcl

5. Restart DirX by performing steps 3 and 4.

Superuser Environment

To start or stop DirX within a superuser environment:

1. Log in as root.
2. Start the DirX directory server:

/etc/init.d/dirx start

Note: The start process takes approximately 30 seconds.

3. Stop the DirX directory server:

/etc/init.d/dirx stop