An update, I've found this: http://logging.apache.org/log4j/1.2/faq.html#a3.6
*Is there a way to get log4j to automatically reload a configuration file > if it changes?* > > Yes. Both the DOMConfigurator and the PropertyConfigurator support > automatic reloading through the configureAndWatch method. See the API > documentation for more details. > Because the configureAndWatch launches a separate wathdog thread, and > because there is no way to stop this thread in log4j 1.2, the > configureAndWatch method is unsafe for use in J2EE envrironments where > applications are recycled. Anyone has tried it? On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 9:27 AM, Vincenzo D'Amore <v.dam...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm investigating around latest version of Solr (6.4.1) if it is possible > reload the log4j.properties configuration file without Solr restart. > > As far as I understood it isn't possible, or at least, it's impossible > without develop an ad hoc component. > > Do you know if there are workarounds or best practices about? > > Best regards, > Vincenzo > > > -- > Vincenzo D'Amore > email: v.dam...@gmail.com > skype: free.dev > mobile: +39 349 8513251 <349%20851%203251> > -- Vincenzo D'Amore email: v.dam...@gmail.com skype: free.dev mobile: +39 349 8513251
