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Jmap Command: Dump Heap Contents Into Binary File
Use for dump heap contents into binary file with Jmap. Exact CLI syntax to dump heap contents into binary file using Jmap.
When to use this: Use for dump heap contents into binary file with Jmap.
Command Syntax
jmap -dump:format=b,file=<path/to/file> <java_pid>jmap -dump:format=b,file=<path/to/file> <java_pid>Command Breakdown
-dump:format=b,file=<path/to/file>- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to dump heap contents into binary file using Jmap.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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