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Bug ID: 6173571 Allow the setting of the can_redefine capability outside of the OnLoad phase
6173571 : Allow the setting of the can_redefine capability outside of the OnLoad phase

Details
Type:
Enhancement
Submit Date:
2004-10-04
Status:
Resolved
Updated Date:
2011-02-16
Project Name:
JDK
Resolved Date:
2005-04-27
Component:
hotspot
OS:
generic
Sub-Component:
jvmti
CPU:
generic
Priority:
P3
Resolution:
Fixed
Affected Versions:
6
Fixed Versions:
6

Related Reports
Relates:
JDK-6173612 - need an attach mechanism
Relates:
JDK-5002268 - Allow class sharing use with RedefineClasses

Sub Tasks

Description
In order to dynamically attach tools (see CR 6173570) which use class redefinition, such as profiling and debugging agents, the ability to dynamically turn on this capability is needed.
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Comments
EVALUATION

Must be provided
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As part of the attach feature (6173612) we have updated JVMTI so that the can_redefine_class capability can be obtained in the live phase. If sharing is disabled then can_redefine_all_classes can be obtained in the live phase too.
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2004-10-04 
SUGGESTED FIX

Add the capability and then deoptimize the world.
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2004-10-04


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