how to use external log4j2 property file

Hello,

We have a requirement to use external server-side log4j2.properties file for our log4j2 upgrade projects. After using the following jar files in the project and use the code below to configure log4j with an external log4j2 property file. We still see logging output goes to the WebLogic console instead of the application's log file.

If we put the log4j2.properties file in the project's classpath, the application log file can be generated on the server. However, we're required to use the external server side log4j property file.

log4j-api-2.17.0.jar
log4j-core-2.17.0.jar

LoggerContext context = (LoggerContext) LogManager.getContext(false);
context.setConfigLocation(new File(log4jConfigurationPath).toURI());

Please help shed some light on this. We've spent much time and efforts on this issue, but still no luck.

Your help is much appreciated,
Jenny