Defining Log File Deletion Policies

A log file deletion policy enables you to automatically delete old archived logs. Log file deletion policies can be defined for Directory Server and Directory Proxy Server from the Directory Service Control Center or using the command-line utilities. A log file deletion policy is not applied unless you have defined a log file creation policy. Log file deletion will not work if you have just one log file. The server evaluates and applies the log file deletion policy at the time of log rotation.

When defining a log file deletion policy, consider the following:

• What is the maximum size of the combined archived logs?

  When the maximum size is reached, the oldest archived log is automatically deleted.

• What is the minimum free disk space that should be available?

  When the free disk space reaches this minimum value, the oldest archived log is automatically deleted.

• What is the maximum age of log files?

  When a log file reaches this maximum age, the log file is automatically deleted.

For details on how to set up a log file deletion policy, see Configuring Logs for Directory Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.2 Administration Guide.