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ConsoleLogMaxKbSize

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Parameter: ConsoleLogMaxKbSize
Short description: Maximum size (in KB) of a single console.log file before rotation occurs.

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Parameter
ConsoleLogMaxKbSize
Category
Logging / Debug
Component
Server
Available since
R7
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
Integer in KB, e.g. 10240 (= 10 MB); default 10240

Description

ConsoleLogMaxKbSize defines the maximum size of a single console.log file. When the threshold is exceeded, Domino rotates automatically (console_001.log, console_002.log, ...). The parameter only takes effect if the persistent console log is enabled via Console_Log_Enabled=1; the logs are stored in the IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT directory under the data directory.
On production servers, a higher value (typically 20,000–50,000 KB) is recommended so that the file does not rotate away too early during a forensics session.

Example configuration

Console_Log_Enabled=1
ConsoleLogMaxKbSize=20480

Notes & pitfalls

  • The value is in kilobytes, not MB – 10240 corresponds to 10 MB.
  • Only effective in combination with Console_Log_Enabled=1.
  • Chosen too small → constant rotation and confusing forensic data.
  • Keep an eye on disk space – IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT can fill up.
  • The change takes effect only after a server restart or the next rotation.