To start the Ambari Server:
ambari-server start
To check the Ambari Server processes:
ambari-server status
To stop the Ambari Server:
ambari-server stop
![[Note]](../common/images/admon/note.png) | Note |
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If you plan to use an existing database instance for Hive/HCatalog or for Oozie, you must complete the preparations described in Using Non-Default Databases before installing your Hadoop cluster. |
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