# derby.drda.timeSlice property

Sets the number of milliseconds that each connection will use before yielding to another connection.

This property is relevant only if the `derby.drda.maxThreads` property is set to a value greater than zero.

## Syntax

    derby.drda.timeSlice=milliseconds

## Default

0 (zero).

## Example

    derby.drda.timeSlice=2000

## Static or dynamic

Static. You must restart the Network Server for changes to take effect.

Parent topic: Setting Network Server properties
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