Kevan Miller wrote:
> The intent of this thread is to discuss the default log level for the
> Geronimo server. I'd like to limit the discussion to the near-term (e.g.
> Geronimo 2.0.x). IMO, we need a good overhaul of our logging code. I'd
> like to see more structure and consistency in our logging. However,
> that's not a 2.0.x issue.
>
> The current default log level for a Geronimo 2.0.1 server is ERROR. IMO,
> this is too restrictive. I think we should set the default to INFO. This
> will make our server logging more verbose. However, I'd rather have too
> much information, rather than too little.
>
> I think our default target audience should be application developers and
> new users evaluating Geronimo. Currently, these users are forced to
> configure log levels to INFO, so that they can obtain necessary
> information for building and deploying applications on Geronimo. This
> information should be available by default, not requiring configuration...
>
> Users who want to limit the logging output can reconfigure the default
> logging levels, once they are more comfortable with Geronimo.
>
> Comments?
I agree with your proposal for a default of INFO and your assertion
about our target users and what they most likely want. I also
personally prefer to have too much info rather than too little ... so
I'm all in favor of the change.
Joe
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