Note:  You can leave Directory Server running all the time, whether or not you are using Enterprise Server Administration. You should not shut down Directory Server if servers are started. 
	 
 
 
	  
		
		
 
		 
		  - Open the Windows Control Panel. 
		  
- Select Services; how you do this differs between Windows operating systems. 
		  
- In the list of services select 
			 Micro Focus Directory Server. 
		  
- Click 
			 Stop.