What Is Xms and Xmx Parameter in Java

The flag Xmx specifies the maximum memory allocation pool for a Java Virtual Machine (JVM), while Xms specifies the initial memory allocation pool. This means that your JVM will be started with Xms amount of memory and will be able to use a maximum of Xmx amount of memory.

What is XMS in Java arguments?

The -Xms option sets the initial and minimum Java heap size. The Java heap (the “heap”) is the part of the memory where blocks of memory are allocated to objects and freed during garbage collection. Note: -Xms does not limit the total amount of memory that the JVM can use.

Are XMS and XMX the same value?

OptionDefault Value-Xms6656 KB-Xmxcalculated