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[Journal]

This topic describes the parameters found in the [Journal] section of the configuration parameter file.

  • AlternateDirectory – Set the alternate location of the journal file.
  • ArchiveName – Specify where to copy journal files when archiving them.
  • BackupsBeforePurge – Set the number of backups before InterSystems IRIS® data platform purges finished journal files.
  • CompressFiles – Specify whether to compress completed journal files.
  • CurrentDirectory – Set the primary location of the journal file.
  • DaysBeforePurge – Set the number of days before InterSystems IRIS® data platform purges finished journal files.
  • FileSizeLimit – Set the maximum size of a journal file.
  • FreezeOnError – Allow journaling freeze when a journal I/O error occurs.
  • JournalFilePrefix – Set a journal file name prefix.
  • JournalcspSession – Allow journaling of web sessions.
  • PurgeArchive – Specify whether to purge journal files as soon as they are copied to the archive target.
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