gds.properties file
The gds.properties configuration file contains the parameters of the Global Data Synchronization feature, where you can customize the features and the user interface.
When the system is started, the gds.properties file is read from the $TOP/etc/default directory to initialize each property. Because properties are loaded during startup, any changes to the gds.properties file requires you to restart your system before your changes are applied.
Each property is made up of a parameter and parameter value. For most parameters, a suggested
default value is preset in the gds.properties file. With the
gds.properties file, you can modify each parameter value based on performance
recommendations or usage preferences.
Important: For many of the system required
parameters, Global Data Synchronization reverts to a system default value that might differ from the
value you previously specified in the gds.properties file when a parameter
value is found to be one of the following:
- Invalid
- Missing
- Incorrectly commented out
The following list defines each type of parameter value:
- Default value
- A suggested generic value that is preset in the gds.properties file template that comes bundled with the product.
- User defined value
- A value that you defined, which replaces the default value in the gds.properties file.
- Recommended value
- A recommended value for a parameter in the gds.properties file that can be appropriate to your situation regarding performance and function.
Note: Some parameters require you to set user-defined values as a preproduction step to optimize
your configuration. Any changes to the gds.properties file requires you to
restart your system before the changes are applied.
gds.properties parameters
The gds.properties parameters define the properties of Global Data Synchronization feature. Each property is made up of a parameter and parameter values and are documented by category.