Stack traces, dump files, and core files contain useful information about what a server process is doing at a given time, such as:
Methods called
Memory information
Active thread information
These files are time-consuming to read and not always easy to understand. It is better to try simple troubleshooting techniques first. Use the server log, which is much more readable, to review server and component output and check any errors raised. See “Logging” for more information on log files. Next, check the dump file to get an idea of which debug/trace flags should be turned on. This may help identify things like operating system signal issues.
This section explains how to obtain dump and core files for troubleshooting. See “Using stack traces” for a complete list of available traces and how to obtain a trace.
Stack traces, dump files, and core files are not mutually
exclusive. Depending on your platform, and the tools and options
you use, the output file may contain different types of data.
