probe::vm.brk(3stap) — Linux manual page

PROBE::VM.BRK(3stap)          Memory Tapset          PROBE::VM.BRK(3stap)

NAME         top

       probe::vm.brk - Fires when a brk is requested (i.e. the heap will
       be resized)

SYNOPSIS         top

       vm.brk

VALUES         top

       name
           name of the probe point

       address
           the requested address

       length
           the length of the memory segment

CONTEXT         top

       The process calling brk.

SEE ALSO         top

       tapset::memory(3stap)

COLOPHON         top

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SystemTap Tapset Reference      April 2025           PROBE::VM.BRK(3stap)

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