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Published Sep. 10, 2025

Java parameter UseContainerSupport doesn't work

Written By

István Gergely-Tárnoki

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Issue

  • We are trying to specify the amount of memory Liferay can use by setting the
    -XX:+UseContainerSupport property
  • However, it seems to take no effect and we don't see the specified limit shown in the System Administration panel 

Environment

  • Liferay DXP 7.0+
  • Java HotSpot VM

Resolution

  • You should specify the -XX:MaxRAMPercentage property as well
  • For example, to set the maximum heap size to 80% of the container memory, specify the following options: -XX:+UseContainerSupport -XX:MaxRAMPercentage=80

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