Get heap dump from a remote application in Java using JVisualVM

Question

I run JVisualVM (Windows XP, Sun Java 1.6.0.13, 32 bit client VM) to monitor a distant application (Linux, Sun Java 1.6.0.07, 64 bit server VM). Before starting the actual r

Answer 1

Since 1.3, VisualVM support remote heap dumps:

Starting with VisualVM 1.3, you can now use the Heap Dump actions and buttons in the tool to take a heap dump of applications that are running remotely. When invoked, a dialog is displayed that enables you to specify the full path on the remote system where you want to dump the heap. After the heap dump is created, you need to manually copy the file to your local machine and use the Load action to open and analyze the file using VisualVM.

See: VisualVM 1.3 Released