Java Tuning White Paper

Contains information, techniques, and pointers related to Java performance tuning.  

Oracle MetaLink: Note:114671.1: Gathering Statistics for the Cost Based Optimizer

Explains how to use system statistics and Oracle’s Cost-Based Optimizer (CBO).  

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Solaris Dynamic Tracing Guide

Explains how to use DTrace to observe, debug, and tune your system's behavior. 

Sun Java System Application Server Performance Tuning Guide

Describes how to obtain optimal performance from your Sun Java System Application Server. Download the necessary version of this book from the Oracle documentation web site.

Tuning Garbage Collection with the 5.0 Java Virtual Machine

Describes how to tune your garbage collection application by using JVM. 

Turbo-charging Java HotSpot Virtual Machine, v1.4.x to Improve the Performance and Scalability of Application Servers

Explains how to download and use the PrintGCStats script and how to collect statistics to derive optimal JVM tunings.

Using JConsole to Monitor Applications

Describes how to use JConsole to monitor applications that run on the Java platform.