## Properties File Configuration

You can run a configured broker by referencing a properties file, using the following syntax:

activemq properties:`PropertiesFile`

The `PropertiesFile` value can point to a local file or to a URL resource.

### Examples

Example 1.4. Example Properties URIs

    properties:/brokers/broker1.properties
    properties:broker1.properties
    properties:http://example.com/broker1.properties

Example 1.5. Example Properties File

    useJmx = false
    persistent = false
    brokerName = broker1