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There are a few command line alternatives to start the server. From a command line window or terminal change directory to <geronimo_home>/bin. From there you can either type:
java -Djava.endorsed.dirs=lib/endorsed -javaagent:bin/jpa.jar -jar bin/server.jar
or simply startup
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If the server is already running you have the option of using the Geronimo Administration Console to shutdown the server remotely. With the server up and running open a Web browser and point to the following URL to access the console:
Log in to the Geronimo Administration Console and click on
Shutdown on the Console Navigation menul on the left....