# Derby Network Server advanced topics

This section discusses several advanced topics for users of the Derby Network Server.

- Configuring the Network Server to handle connections
  You can configure the Network Server to use a specific number of threads to handle connections. You can change the configuration on the command line.
- Controlling logging by using the log file
  The Network Server uses the derby.log file to log problems that it encounters. It also logs connections when the property derby.drda.logConnections is set to true.
- Controlling tracing by using the trace facility
  Use the trace facility only if you are working with technical support and they require tracing information.

Parent topic: Part One: Derby Server Guide
Related concepts
Derby in a multi-user environment
Using the Network Server with preexisting Derby applications
Managing the Derby Network Server
Using Java Management Extensions (JMX) technology
Managing the Derby Network Server remotely by using the servlet interface
Related reference
Derby Network Server sample programs