5.5. Logging Sample Configurations


5.5.1. Sample XML Configuration for the Root Logger

The following procedure demonstrates a sample configuration for the root logger.

Procedure 5.1. Configure the Root Logger

  1. Set the level Property

    The level property sets the maximum level of log message that the root logger records.
    <subsystem xmlns="urn:jboss:domain:logging:1.2">
       <root-logger>
          <level name="INFO"/>
    
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  2. List handlers

    handlers is a list of log handlers that are used by the root logger.
    <subsystem xmlns="urn:jboss:domain:logging:1.2">
         <root-logger>
            <level name="INFO"/>
            <handlers>
               <handler name="CONSOLE"/>
               <handler name="FILE"/>
            </handlers>
         </root-logger>
      </subsystem>
    
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