Configuration files in DBeaver
Table of contents
dbeaver.ini
Through modifications to dbeaver.ini
, you can apply licenses, manage drivers, enhance security, adjust user interface
settings, and more.
Configuration | Description |
---|---|
Driver Management | Manage and automate the provisioning of database drivers. |
Administrative Preference Restrictions | Implement restrictions to enhance application security and control over available functionalities. |
AI-Smart Assistance | Control the AI-Smart Assistance feature, including the option to disable it. |
Command-Line Parameters | Customize Team Edition startup and operational parameters through the command line. |
JDBC Tracing | Enable tracing for JDBC operations to diagnose and troubleshoot issues. |
Tip: Team Edition also utilizes preference files to further customize and optimize the user experience. These preference files allow users to fine-tune the application settings and behaviors according to their specific needs.
For detailed information, refer to the Admin manage preferences article.
How to Locate the dbeaver.ini
The dbeaver.ini
file's location varies depending on the operating system and the method of installation. As a general
rule, you can find dbeaver.ini
in the directory where Team Edition is installed. For macOS, specifically, it is located in
the Contents/Eclipse
subfolder of the application.
Here are the common locations based on the operating system and installation method:
Operating System | Location of dbeaver.ini |
---|---|
macOS | ./Applications/[DBeaver Edition].app/Contents/Eclipse/dbeaver.ini |
Linux | /usr/share/dbeaver-[edition]/dbeaver.ini for installations via .deb , .rpm , or PPA packages. |
Windows | C:\Program Files\[DBeaver Edition]\dbeaver.ini for a default installation. |
Replace
[DBeaver Edition]
with your specific installation, such asDbeaver
for Community Edition,DBeaverLite
for Lite Edition,DBeaverEE
for Enterprise Edition,DBeaverUltimate
, andDBeaverTeam
for Ultimate and Team Editions respectively.