JDK-8036699 : Add trace event when a metaspace allocation fails
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: gc
  • Affected Version: 9
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • Submitted: 2014-03-05
  • Updated: 2014-07-29
  • Resolved: 2014-03-18
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Description
We should add a trace event to be able to track when a metaspace allocation failure occurs. This is useful for diagnosing issues with metaspace performance.