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KB-2109 G1 garbage collector FAQ

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Why is my heap profile different after upgrading to 20.1?

Appian uses the G1 Java garbage collector beginning in Appian 20.1. Thresholds dictating garbage collection frequency and volume have changed.  This is due to the change in garbage collection strategy in order to optimize for both system stability and performance. Therefore, Appian Cloud sites may display new heap utilization patterns despite unchanged usage.

What should I expect when looking at Cloud Insights?

Heap usage may continue to fluctuate even during periods of no system activity due to Appian system components running in the background. It is common to see fluctuations as high as 80%. Below is an example of a common heap utilization pattern while using the G1 garbage collector:

Affected Versions

This article applies to Appian 20.1 and later, as well as all versions of Appian using the G1 garbage collector.

Last Reviewed: April 2020