You can fix your Java memory leak problem without a costly JVM heap dump. Just use Java Flight Recorder's Old Object Sample event and view the recording in JDK Mission Control.

The Java Heap Analysis Tool (jhat) TechNotes/man page lists four methods for generating a heap dump that can be analyzed by jhat.

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Heap dump is a snapshot of the Java memory. It contains information about the Java objects and ...