How do I use the MDC in JBoss EAP 6 logging?

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Issue

  • What steps are needed to be able to use the Message Diagnostic Context (MDC)?
  • How would the log pattern look if I wanted to set a username? I have seen %X{user} in an example, but it doesn't work for me.

Environment

  • JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 6.x

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