28.6.1 - JVM Options
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What does the -Xmx flag do?
💡 Hint: Think about the memory limit for Java applications.
What is indicated by -Xms?
💡 Hint: Consider what the JVM needs when it starts.
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What does the -Xmx flag specify?
💡 Hint: Think about memory allocation.
True or False: The -Xlog:gc* option is used for garbage collection logging.
💡 Hint: Consider its function regarding monitoring.
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Given an application that heavily relies on data processing, analyze how adjusting the -Xmx setting could enhance its performance in a cloud environment.
💡 Hint: Think about your workload and how memory affects it.
Discuss the implications of switching from CMS to G1 as the garbage collector in a Java application with high throughput requirements.
💡 Hint: Consider both pause times and overall application performance.
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