To start a server, just launch the following command:

$ eyedbctl start
	  

This command will print a message like:

Starting EyeDB Server
 Version      V2.8.4
 Compiled     Dec 10 2007 12:51:35
 Architecture x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
 Program Pid  8785
	  

Then, you may try again eyedbctl status.

Stopping the server is done using the eyedbctl stop command:

$ eyedbctl stop
Killing EyeDB Server Pid 30282
	  

If you get into trouble at this step, refer to the installation and to the administration manuals.