Tune the Performance of the Java Garbage Collector
Introduction
Overview
Setup
Types of Garbage Collector
Example Application
Basic GC Tuning Options
Intermediate GC Tuning Options
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About this Learning Path

Skill level:  Introductory
Reading time:  45 min
Last updated:  23 Feb 2026
Skill level:
  Introductory
Reading time:
  45 min
Last updated:
  23 Feb 2026
Author:Kieran Hejmadi
Arm IP:Neoverse
Tags: Performance and Architecture AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Linux Java Runbook
Author:
  • Kieran Hejmadi
Arm IP:
Neoverse
Tags:
Performance and Architecture AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Oracle Linux Java Runbook

Who is this for?

This Learning Path is for Java developers aiming to optimize application performance on Arm-based servers, especially those migrating applications from x86-based to Arm-based instances.

What will you learn?

Upon completion of this Learning Path, you will be able to:

  • Describe the key differences between individual Java Garbage Collectors (GCs).
  • Monitor and interpret Garbage Collector performance metrics.
  • Adjust core parameters to optimize performance for your specific workload.

Prerequisites

Before starting, you will need the following:

  • An Arm-based instance from a cloud service provider, or an on-premise Arm server.
  • Basic understanding of Java.
  • An installation of Java on your machine.
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