Overwriting log4j.configuration is bad

[sorenvind]

If using a log4j properties file already, it is overwritten by the EmbeddedCassandraServerHelper. This is probably not the desired behaviour (it makes it difficult to use it embedded anywhere).

[jsevellec]

You're right I have to take a look about log4j. On the other hand, I think it's not a good idea to use EmbeddedCassandraServerHelper to embedded it anywhere (like in an application for production).

[sorenvind]

It's useful to have the ability to embed it. We're using it in our test framework where we need a (temporary) cassandra server. It's used in this way both for unit testing and for local testing on developer workstations (where a non-broken log4j configuration is essential).

[jsevellec]

In this case, i understand.

I think it's not very complicated to do. Do you want to try to implement this feature?