This document discusses Java memory usage on Linux systems and how to monitor and troubleshoot Java applications running on Linux. It covers Java memory structures like heap, non-heap memory and thread stacks. It also discusses Linux memory management and key metrics like resident size. The document provides tips on setting up the JVM, tuning network and OS settings. It recommends tools like jstack, jstat and jcmd for diagnosing issues like high CPU usage, leaks or out of memory errors.