Jeremy Boynes wrote:
> We have the same issue embedding Derby in Geronimo. The use of global > system properties is a real problem for us, not only because it > precludes multiple instances in the same JVM but also because it makes > the interface to JMX harder. > > Several people have asked for alternative configuration mechanisms. > However, this is a systemic issue for Derby and probably not easy to > change. The general goal was to not rely on global properties, but to allow most if not all properties to be set on a per-database level. This probably hasn't been carried through completely, but it was a goal. I think it's not clear from the documentation that properties like derby.system.home are optional. Dan.
