org.apache.logging.log4j.core.appender.rolling
Interface RolloverStrategy

All Known Implementing Classes:
DefaultRolloverStrategy, RolloverStrategyBase

public interface RolloverStrategy

A RollingPolicy specifies the actions taken on a logging file rollover.


Method Summary
 RolloverDescription rollover(RollingFileManager manager)
          Prepare for a rollover.
 

Method Detail

rollover

RolloverDescription rollover(RollingFileManager manager)
                             throws SecurityException
Prepare for a rollover. This method is called prior to closing the active log file, performs any necessary preliminary actions and describes actions needed after close of current log file.

Parameters:
manager - The RollingFileManager name for current active log file.
Returns:
Description of pending rollover, may be null to indicate no rollover at this time.
Throws:
SecurityException - if denied access to log files.


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