> # Coherence Cluster: Configuration: Persistence

> Configuration Options Related Tasks Related Topics

> Use this page to configure the default persistence properties for this Coherence cluster.

> #### Configuration Options

> Name | Description
> --- | ---
> Persistence Mode | Specifies the default persistence mode. MBean Attribute: `CoherencePersistenceParamsBean.DefaultPersistenceMode` Changes take effect after you redeploy the module or restart the server.
> Active Directory | The active directory for the default persistence environment. If no value is specified, the directory which will be used is the coherence/active sub-directory under Domain Home directory. MBean Attribute: `CoherencePersistenceParamsBean.ActiveDirectory` Changes take effect after you redeploy the module or restart the server.
> Snapshot Directory | The snapshot directory for the default persistence environment. If no value is specified, the directory which will be used is coherence/snapshot sub-directory under Domain Home directory. MBean Attribute: `CoherencePersistenceParamsBean.SnapshotDirectory` Changes take effect after you redeploy the module or restart the server.
> Trash Directory | The trash directory for the default persistence environment. If no value is specified, the directory which will be used is coherence/trash sub-directory under Domain Home directory. MBean Attribute: `CoherencePersistenceParamsBean.TrashDirectory` Changes take effect after you redeploy the module or restart the server.

> Related Tasks

> - Configure Persistence
> - Configure Coherence clusters

> Related Topics

> - Configuring and Managing Coherence Clusters