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Using JRockit JDK

# Introduction

Welcome to Using BEA JRockit JDK. This document contains procedures and other information necessary for you to gain optimal performance from BEA Systems' industry-leading Java Virtual Machine, BEA JRockit.

This Introduction includes information on the following subjects:

- What's In the User Guide?
- Finding Additional Information

# What's In the User Guide?

This user guide is organized as follows:

- Starting and Configuring BEA JRockit JVM describes how to start and configure your JRockit for the best performance for your application. You also find information on how to use the extended options in JRockit.
- Using the BEA JRockit Memory Management System describes how to use the best memory management system—or garbage collection method—for your application.
- Using the Java Plug-in describes how to install and run the Java Plug-in for your web browser.
- Using Web Start with BEA JRockit describes how to install and use Web Start on your system.
- Monitoring Thread Activity With Thread Dumps describes how you use your stack dumps to follow the thread activity in JRockit.

# Finding Additional Information

You can find additional information about BEA JRockit throughout the documentation set. For a complete list of available documents, please refer to BEA JRockit JDK Online Documentation. The following list cites the most commonly referenced information.

## BEA JRockit Support

To get support for BEA JRockit, you need a service agreement with BEA. If you want to be part of the JRockit discussion group, please go to the BEA JRockit news group: http://forums.bea.com/bea/category.jspa?categoryID=2010

## Supported Platforms

For a list of platforms supported by BEA JRockit, please refer to Supported Platforms.

## Tuning BEA JRockit

Tuning information can be found in Tuning BEA JRockit JVM.