How can I change the default location of log4j2.xml in Java Spring Boot?

Question

Log4j2 is working nicely with Spring Boot through the log4j2.xml configuration file in the root classpath, exactly as the documentation states.

When try

Answer 1

I have the same problem in my project, besides log4j2.xml I also need other config files in the class path. Here is my 2 solutions that works:

Soluation 1 : Start spring boot application with org.springframework.boot.loader.JarLauncher

java -classpath SpringBootProject.jar;./config org.springframework.boot.loader.JarLauncher

Solution 2: Write a './config' class path entry in the MANIFEST.MF in the jar

    
    
      
        maven-jar-plugin
        
          
            
               ./config/
            
          
        
      
      
        org.springframework.boot
        spring-boot-maven-plugin
        1.5.3.RELEASE
        
          
            
              repackage