derby.infolog.append The derby.infolog.append property specifies whether to append to or overwrite (delete and recreate) the derby.log file when the engine is started. derby.infolog.append property Information logoverwriting

The derby.log file is used to record errors and other information. This information can help you debug problems within a system.

You can set this property even if the file does not yet exist; creates the file.

See for information on how this property works if the derby.stream.error.style property is set.

Default

False.

By default, the file is deleted and then re-created.

Example derby.infolog.append=true
Scope

system-wide

Dynamic or static

This property is static; if you change it while is running, the change does not take effect until you reboot.