What are some reasons as to why my minecraft server would randomly stop responding?

[Perfected]

What can I do so it doesnt occur so often?

[MeepDarknessM]

you mean minecraft maps?

[meharryp]

[url]http://facepunch.com/forumdisplay.php?f=383[/url]

[NiandraLades]

If this a thread about a Garry's Mod server USING Minecraft maps, please make a new thread with more details, else see the link posted above

Thanks!