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jhsdb: Print stack and locks information of a Java process.
$ jhsdb jstack --pid ${pid}
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The command "jhsdb jstack --pid ${pid}" is used to obtain a stack trace of a running Java process with a specific process ID (pid).

Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command means:

  • "jhsdb" is the command-line tool name. It stands for "Java HotSpot Debugger", and it is primarily used for debugging and profiling Java applications running on the HotSpot JVM (Java Virtual Machine).
  • "jstack" is the specific command to obtain a Java stack trace. It prints the stack frames of each thread in the target Java process. A stack trace provides information about the sequence of method calls that lead to the current execution point, helping in identifying potential issues or performance bottlenecks.
  • "--pid" is an option to specify the process ID of the Java process for which you want to obtain the stack trace. "${pid}" is a placeholder indicating that you need to replace it with the actual process ID.

So, when you run the command "jhsdb jstack --pid ${pid}" and replace "${pid}" with the process ID of the desired Java process, it will generate and print the stack traces of all the threads running within that Java process.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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