OSX update - mac mini not fully accessible

I ran an OSX (ML) update and my mac mini server failed to reboot (left it for 20 mins or so)
I have forced a reboot by holding in the power button, and also tried unplugging the power and rebooting.
I can now access files on the mini from the macs networked to it,  but I can not access the mini via Screen Sharing and - most importantly - I can not access teh FMP database that is on there.
Any suggestions about how to resolve this ?
thanks

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