Develop and manage Java applications with Oracle's robust high-performance Java Virtual Machine Learn about the fundamental building blocks of the JVM, such as code generation and memory management, and use this knowledge to develop a code you can rely on Realizing the full potential of Java applications by learning how to apply advanced tuning and analysis Working with JRockit Mission Control suite of tools for 3.1/4.0 debug or profile your Java applications Learn the benefits of simplicity and performance virtualizing through the JRockit Java Virtual Edition Written by Marcus and Marcus Lagergren Hirt, founding member of the Appeal Virtual Machines, the company that created the Java Virtual Machine: JRockit In Detail Oracle JRockit is one of the highest performing Java Virtual Machines industry. Java developers are always looking for better ways to analyze application behavior and performance gains. Welcome JRockit: Guidelines for sure. This book helps you gain an intimate knowledge of Java from the point of view of the JVM. Starting with the work in the JRockit JVM and finishing with comprehensive guidance tools in JRockit Mission Control suite, this book is for anyone who wants to know more about how your JVM executes Java applications and how to profile for better performance. What you will learn from this book Get to grips with the fundamental building blocks of the JVM: code generator, waste collector, and the execution of threads and synchronization. Use the JRockit Management Console to monitor and manage running JRockit instance. Your Profile JRockit JVM and Java applications with near zero overhead by using JRockit and JRockit Runtime Analyzer Flight Recorder. Detect and resolve Java memory leaks using the JRockit Memory Leak Detector tool. Learn how JRockit Virtual Edition works and why other solutions beyond Java in traditional virtualization environments. A complete guide to using the tools in JRockit Mission Control suite is also included, and more. Who is this book written for This book is for intermediate to advanced Java developers, who want to monitor, diagnose, profile and improve the performance of their Java applications.