JMX Console

Developer Documentation

Comprehensive guide for JMX Console usage, configuration, and integration with Java applications. Explore quick start guides and advanced features.

Overview

What is JMX Console?

JMX Console provides a modern web interface for managing Java applications through JMX technology. It allows real-time monitoring, configuration changes, and access to JMX MBeans through an intuitive interface.

Key Benefits

  • • Real-time JVM monitoring
  • • Secure remote access
  • • Easy API integration
  • • Customizable dashboards

Features

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MBean Browser

Explore and interact with JMX MBeans in real-time. Access attributes, operations, and notifications for detailed diagnostics.

Config Management

Modify runtime configurations using JMX operations without service interruption.

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Secure Access

Role-based access control with authentication and encryption for secure interactions.

REST API

Integrate with monitoring systems using our REST API for programmatic access.

Quick Start Guide

  1. 1
    Add Jmxremote options to JVM:
                                
    -Dcom.sun.management.jmxremote
    -Dcom.sun.management.jmxremote.port=23123
    -Dcom.sun.management.jmxremote.authenticate=true
    -Dcom.sun.management.jmxremote.ssl=true
    
                            

    Enable JMX remote access with authentication and encryption.

  2. 2
    Create JMX Console access files:
                                
    MonitorUser readonly
    AdminUser readwrite
    
                            

    Save as $JMX_HOME/conf/jmxremote.access

  3. 3
    Open console interface:
                                
    https://localhost:8080/jmx-console
    
                            

    Authenticate with admin credentials.

API Reference

Operation Description Parameters Endpoint
getMemory Returns memory metrics format=string /api/v1/metrics/memory
triggerGC Initiates garbage collection none /api/v1/operations/gc

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