{"id":9509,"date":"2024-07-22T08:49:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T08:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/?post_type=glossary-article&#038;p=9509"},"modified":"2024-09-03T12:37:50","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T12:37:50","slug":"restart-aem-instance","status":"publish","type":"glossary-article","link":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/glossary\/aem\/restart-instance\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restart Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Instance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"custom-toc\"><ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the lifecycle of an&nbsp;Adobe Experience Manager&nbsp;(AEM) instance, there may be times when you need to restart it. This could be due to several reasons, such as applying a new configuration, implementing updates, or troubleshooting issues. This guide will walk you through the process of restarting an&nbsp;AEM instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An AEM instance might need to be restarted for various reasons including new configurations, updates, or troubleshooting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process to restart an AEM instance differs slightly based on the operating system you are using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s important to ensure all users are informed prior to the restart to prevent any loss of data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verifying the successful restart of your AEM instance is a crucial final step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restart AEM Instance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restarting an AEM instance involves stopping the currently running instance and then starting it again. This allows the system to refresh its state and apply any new configurations or updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Restart an AEM Instance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While AEM is designed to run continuously, situations may arise where a restart is necessary. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Applying Configuration Changes<\/strong>: Some configuration changes require a restart to take effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Installing Updates or Patches<\/strong>: When you install a new update or patch, you typically need to restart the instance for the changes to take effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Troubleshooting<\/strong>: If you\u2019re experiencing issues with your AEM instance, a restart might help resolve them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for an AEM Instance Restart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before restarting your AEM instance, it\u2019s important to prepare to minimize the impact on users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inform Users<\/strong>: Let all users know about the planned restart and advise them to save their work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check System State<\/strong>: Review the current system state to understand what processes are running and might be impacted by the restart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restarting an AEM Instance on a Unix-Based System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using a Unix-based system like Linux or macOS, follow these steps to restart your AEM instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop the AEM Instance<\/strong>: Navigate to the <strong>crx-quickstart\/bin<\/strong> directory in your command line interface and run the stop&nbsp;script: <strong>.\/stop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start the AEM Instance<\/strong>: Once the instance has stopped, run the start&nbsp;script: <strong>.\/start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restarting an AEM Instance on a Windows System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re using a Windows system, follow these steps to restart your AEM instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop the AEM Instance<\/strong>: Navigate to the <strong>crx-quickstart\/bin<\/strong> directory in your command line interface and run the <strong>stop.bat<\/strong> script: <strong>stop.bat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start the AEM Instance<\/strong>: Once the instance has stopped, run the <strong>start.bat<\/strong> script: <strong>start.bat<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verifying the AEM Instance Restart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the restart, it\u2019s important to verify that your AEM instance is running correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the AEM Console<\/strong>: Open the AEM console in your web browser to confirm that the instance is up and running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review Logs<\/strong>: Check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/axamit.com\/glossary\/aem\/how-to-rotate-aem-logs\/\" data-type=\"glossary-article\" data-id=\"9360\">AEM logs<\/a>\u00a0for any errors that occurred during the restart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing how to restart an AEM instance is a crucial skill for any AEM administrator. Whether you\u2019re applying updates, making configurations, or troubleshooting, the ability to restart your AEM instance safely and effectively is key to maintaining a healthy AEM environment. Always remember to prepare before the restart, follow the correct steps based on your operating system, and verify the restart once it\u2019s complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":5015,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"glossary-category":[43],"class_list":["post-9509","glossary-article","type-glossary-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","glossary-category-aem"],"acf":{"post_title":"Restart AEM Instance"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary-article\/9509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary-article\/9509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9789,"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary-article\/9509\/revisions\/9789"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"glossary-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/axamit.com\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary-category?post=9509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}