gds_system.properties file

The gds_system.properties configuration file contains the parameters of Global Data Synchronization where you can define the core functions and appearance of the user interface.

Whenever your system is started, the gds_system.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_system.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_system.properties file. With the gds_system.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 will revert to a system default value that might differ from the value you previously specified in the gds_system.properties file when a parameter value if 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_system.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_system.properties file.
Recommended value
A recommended value for a parameter in the gds_system.properties file that can be appropriate to your situation in regards to performance and function.
Note: Some parameters require you to set user defined values as a pre-production step to optimize your configuration. Any changes to the gds_system.properties file requires you to restart your system before the changes are applied.

gds_system.properties parameters

The gds_system.properties parameters define the system-level properties of Global Data Synchronization. Each property is made up of parameters and parameter values and have been documented by category.
Validation scripts path parameters
The Validation scripts path parameters specifies the scripts used to perforce compliance checks.
Important: Do NOT change the value of these properties.