File Details |
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| File Size | 1.3 MB |
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| License | Freeware |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Date Added | March 17, 2025 |
| Total Downloads | 40 |
| Publisher | Sysinternals |
| Homepage | ProcDump |
Publisher's Description
ProcDump is a command-line utility whose primary purpose is monitoring an application for CPU spikes and generating crash dumps during a spike that an administrator or developer can use to determine the cause of the spike. ProcDump also includes hung window monitoring (using the same definition of a window hang that Windows and Task Manager use), unhandled exception monitoring and can generate dumps based on the values of system performance counters. It also can serve as a general process dump utility that you can embed in other scripts.
ProcDump is a Linux reimagining of the classic ProcDump tool from the Sysinternals suite of tools for Windows. ProcDump provides a convenient way for Linux developers to create core dumps of their application based on performance triggers.
Latest Reviews
gregbowers reviewed v2.2 on Sep 12, 2023
ProcDump for Linux is a versatile command-line utility designed for monitoring and troubleshooting applications in Linux environments. It offers diverse monitoring capabilities, system performance counter integration, and community support. However, it has a learning curve, a limited GUI, and is Linux-specific, which may not be suitable for all users.
RomsGo reviewed v2.2 on Sep 8, 2023
As someone who frequently works with complex software systems, I can't stress enough how invaluable ProcDump has become in my debugging toolkit. This powerful utility enables me to capture detailed process information during unexpected failures or hangups effectively.
gregbowers reviewed v2.2 on Sep 12, 2023
Pros: Diverse monitoring capabilities
Linux compatibility
System performance counter integration
Command-line interface
Community support
Cons: Learning curve
Limited GUI
Advanced usage
Platform specific (Linux only)
Bottom Line: ProcDump for Linux is a versatile command-line utility designed for monitoring and troubleshooting applications in Linux environments. It offers diverse monitoring capabilities, system performance counter integration, and community support. However, it has a learning curve, a limited GUI, and is Linux-specific, which may not be suitable for all users.
RomsGo reviewed v2.2 on Sep 8, 2023
Pros: 1. ProcDump provides a simple and efficient way to capture process dumps in cases of application crashes or hangs, helping developers diagnose and troubleshoot issues.
2. It allows for automatic dump creation based on custom-defined criteria, such as CPU usage, memory consumption, or specific exceptions, saving time and effort in manual dump generation.
3. ProcDump can be used to monitor system performance by collecting detailed information about CPU usage, thread activity, and memory utilization.
4. It supports both user-mode and kernel-mode dumps, offering flexibility in capturing processes running at different privilege levels.
5. ProcDump is a lightweight tool that does not require installation and has a small footprint, making it convenient to use on various systems.
Cons: 1. While ProcDump is effective for troubleshooting issues related to specific processes, it may not provide comprehensive insights into complex system-wide problems.
2. The command-line interface of ProcDump might be less user-friendly for individuals unfamiliar with command-line tools.
3. Capturing process dumps with ProcDump may impact system performance temporarily due to the additional overhead required for generating the dumps.
4. Analyzing the generated process dumps using other debugging tools or symbol files may require additional expertise beyond just using ProcDump itself.
5. Since Process
Bottom Line: As someone who frequently works with complex software systems, I can't stress enough how invaluable ProcDump has become in my debugging toolkit. This powerful utility enables me to capture detailed process information during unexpected failures or hangups effectively.
