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CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_FILES

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Parameter: CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_FILES
Short description: Maximum number of rotated console log files in IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT – older ones are deleted automatically.

Profile

Parameter
CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_FILES
Category
Logging / Debug
Component
Server
Available since
12.0
Supported versions
12.0, 14.0, 14.5, 14.5.1
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
Integer (typically 10–100)

Description

Since version 12, Domino writes the server console to rotated files console_*.log under IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT/. When a new file is started is controlled by ConsoleLogMaxKbSize. CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_FILES defines the upper limit of files that are kept – the oldest is deleted automatically when the limit is exceeded.
Prevents disks from filling up and replaces the old manual cleanup.

Example configuration

ConsoleLogMaxKbSize=20480
CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_FILES=30

Notes & pitfalls

  • Value 0 = unlimited – not recommended.
  • 30 files at 20 MB give a manageable upper limit of ∼600 MB of console log.
  • For compliance/forensics, copy logs to an external log sink beforehand.
  • Complements Console_Log_Enabled=1 (logging enabled at all).
  • The change takes effect after a server restart.