dotMemory 2021.1 Help

Introduction

dotMemory is a memory profiling tool that allows you to analyze memory usage of any .NET-based application. This includes standalone applications (for example, written in C# or VB.NET), ASP.NET web applications, arbitrary .NET processes, and others.

For the information about dotMemory system requirements, refer to this page.

How does it work and why do I need it

dotMemory collects memory usage data of a running .NET process. The data is then presented to you in a number of views which provide different perspectives on objects in memory.

dotMemory allows you to answer many questions related to the memory usage of your app:

  • Why is this object still in memory (what causes a memory leak)?

  • What takes so much memory?

  • How does garbage collection affect application performance (for example, high memory traffic)?

  • Are there any memory allocation/distribution patterns violated?

Nevertheless, emergency cases (when you already have memory issues) is not the only reason for memory profiling. dotMemory is a great tool for a daily base use as well. For example, run dotMemory after applying changes to the code or introducing a new algorithm. dotMemory will immediately show you how the things are going — is it getting better or worse. Making the usage of dotMemory one of your obligatory routines will help you to improve your code on-the-fly.

Supported operating systems and frameworks

WindowsmacOS | Linux
.NET Framework 1.0 – 4.8Supported

Available in: standalone, console tool, Visual Studio

Notes:

  • You can attach only to .NET Framework 4.0 or later processes.

Not available

.NET Core 1.0 – 3.1

.NET 5

Supported

Available in: standalone, console tool, Visual Studio

Notes:

  • You can attach only to .NET Core 3.0 or later processes.

Supported

Available in: console tool

Notes:

  • Attaching to running .NET Core processes is possible:

    • On Linux: only for .NET Core 3.0 or later.

    • On macOS: only for .NET 5 or later.

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Last modified: 08 March 2021