IBM How to override the directory location for IBM P8 Content Platform Engine (CPE) logs. - United States  TECHNOTE (FAQ)

QUESTION
 How to override the directory location for CPE logs. 

CPE logs include perflog_config.properties, p8_server_error.log, p8_server_trace.log, GCD folder, pesvr_system.log, pesvr_trace.log and pedata folders. In some instances, it will also include the INSO folder, CSSTemp folders and perf.log.


ANSWER
Add the system property 'user.dir' in the JVM argument to the application server.
For example, if you want to change the log location to 'c:\logs'
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Is it possible to move all the P8 logs out of the default location? We are looking to move all the P8 logs out of the default FileNet folder in Websphere. The trace log can be moved easily; however, the error log and PE logs also need to be moved. 
Add the system property 'user.dir' in the JVM argument to the application server.