Version Differences for Dumps From a Java Process

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    + If the JDK is installed (Java 6 or greater), one method for retrieving any type of dump can be done through [http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/technotes/tools/share/jvisualvm.html JVisualVM]. '''JVisualVM''' is a GUI for analyzing Java processes, as well as getting detailed & intricate info on heaps, available threads, CPU usage, etc. To attempt to get any dumps from JVisualVM:  
       
    + * Either through a command prompt, a terminal window, or the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run_command Run window], fire up '''JVisualVM'''.  
    + * ''(OPTIONAL)'' Perform any calibration if needed.  
    + * Locate the java process you wish to analyze  
    + * Click on Applications, and then select an appropriate dump  
    + ** ''Heap Dump'' if generating a heap dump (appears in the temp directory)  
    + ** ''Thread Dump'' if generating a thread dump (appears within '''JVisualVM''''s thread window)  
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  This section lists methods to obtain dumps on *nix-based platforms    This section lists methods to obtain dumps on *nix-based platforms