logging - how can i use and manage logs [Log4j] java? -

i'm new in framework's logging , need advice.
develop java ee application , want integrate logs in it, see can use rollingfileappender save logs in files. want manage logs, filter them categories , create statistics. know if use jdbcappender can such things solution not recommended because of using lot of resources . recommended solution ?

h-raf

for logging recommend use slf4j , try new log4j 2 binding.

to analyse log files several nodes there tools such splunk (commercial) or graylog (open source commercial support).