How to read Logback configuration file from path outside the war file?

Question

I have a requirement where I want to place all logback configuration outside the war file. Presently I have placed my configuration file (logback.xml) on the classpath. I am usi

Answer 1

You could also use -Dlogging.config=/path/to/logback.xml

This is really handy with java based microservices to provide logging XML externally.