Comprehensive Guide to Arthas Basic Commands: session, tee, version, wc

Comprehensive Guide to Arthas Basic Commands: session, tee, version, wc

Release Time:2024-10-14 14:13:03

introduction

arthas is a powerful diagnostic tool for java applications, developed by alibaba. this guide covers four essential arthas commands: session, tee, version, and wc. we'll explore their usage, step-by-step application, and troubleshooting tips.

1. the 'session' command

purpose

the 'session' command displays information about the current arthas session, including the session id and client address.

detailed steps

  1. start your java application and attach arthas to it.
  2. at the arthas prompt, type:
     
    session
  3. press enter to execute the command.
  4. you'll see output similar to this:
     

    name value
    ---------------------------------------------------
    java_pid 12345
    session_id b3b8a729-4e69-43c7-8bc0-dc8d31e0f393
    client_addr 127.0.0.1

troubleshooting

  • issue: command returns "session not found" solution:
    1. ensure arthas is correctly attached to your java process.
    2. try restarting arthas with as.sh or arthas-boot.jar.
    3. check if your java process is still running.
  • issue: unexpected session information solution:
    1. verify you're connected to the correct java process.
    2. check for multiple arthas instances running on the same machine.

2. the 'tee' command

purpose

the 'tee' command allows you to view command output in the console while simultaneously saving it to a file.

detailed steps

  1. to use 'tee', pipe the output of another command into it:
     
    [command] | tee [filename]
  2. for example, to save thread information:
     
    thread | tee thread_info.txt
  3. this will display the thread information in your console and save it to 'thread_info.txt' in the current directory.
  4. to append to an existing file instead of overwriting, use:
     
    thread | tee -a thread_info.txt

troubleshooting

  • issue: file not created or empty solution:
    1. check write permissions in the current directory.
    2. ensure adequate disk space.
    3. try using an absolute path, e.g., /home/user/thread_info.txt.
  • issue: command output not appearing in the console solution:
    1. ensure you're using the pipe (|) correctly.
    2. check if the initial command is producing output.

3. the 'version' command

purpose

the 'version' command displays the current version of arthas.

detailed steps

  1. in the arthas cli, simply type:
     
    version
  2. press enter to execute.
  3. you'll see output like:
     
    3.5.3

troubleshooting

  • issue: version command not recognized solution:
    1. ensure arthas is properly installed.
    2. check your path environment variable.
    3. try reinstalling arthas.
  • issue: unexpected version number solution:
    1. compare with the version you downloaded.
    2. check the arthas release page for the latest version.
    3. consider updating arthas if you're using an old version.

4. the 'wc' command

purpose

the 'wc' (word count) command counts lines, words, and characters in the output of other commands.

detailed steps

  1. use 'wc' by piping another command's output into it:
     
    [command] | wc
  2. for example, to count system properties:
     
    sysprop | wc
  3. the output will be in the format: [lines] [words] [characters]
  4. you can also use options:
    • wc -l: count only lines
    • wc -w: count only words
    • wc -c: count only characters

troubleshooting

  • issue: unexpected count results solution:
    1. ensure the piped command is producing output.
    2. check for hidden characters or line endings.
    3. compare with other text processing tools for verification.
  • issue: 'wc' command not found solution:
    1. verify arthas version supports 'wc' (introduced in later versions).
    2. update arthas if necessary.

general troubleshooting tips

  1. command unresponsiveness:
    • use ctrl + c to interrupt the current command.
    • check java process cpu and memory usage.
    • restart arthas if issues persist.
  2. performance issues:
    • for large applications, use filtering options to limit output.
    • consider using async commands for time-consuming operations.
  3. compatibility problems:
    • ensure arthas version is compatible with your java version.
    • check arthas documentation for known issues with specific jvm implementations.
  4. connection issues:
    • verify network settings if using remote connections.
    • check firewall rules that might block arthas connections.

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  1. an introduction to arthas and the commands we're covering.
  2. for each command (session, tee, version, wc):
    • a clear explanation of its purpose
    • detailed, step-by-step instructions for use
    • examples of command usage and output
    • specific troubleshooting tips for common issues
  3. a section on general troubleshooting tips applicable to all arthas commands.

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