If the Directory Server does not start, then there are a number of potential causes. Related linksGeneral troubleshooting methodologyThe Server will not run setupThe Server has crashed or shut itself downConditions for automatic server shutdownThe Server will not accept client connectionsThe Server is unresponsiveThe Server is slow to respond to client requestsThe Server returns error responses to client requestsThe Server must disconnect a client connectionProblems with the Administrative ConsoleProblems with the Administrative Console: JVM memory issuesProviding information for support casesTroubleshooting Global Index Growing Too LargeRecovering forgotten Proxy User password