# Derby property reference

This section provides reference information on Derby properties. For information on using these properties, see "Working with Derby properties" in the Derby Developer's Guide.

- Scope of Derby properties
  A property in Derby can have system-wide scope, database-wide scope, or both.
- Dynamic and static properties
  A property in Derby can be dynamic or static.
- Derby properties
  The Derby properties are used for configuring the system and database, as well as for diagnostics such as logging statements, and monitoring and tracing locks.