What steps are needed to set up remote debugging of Zimbra using IntelliJ IDEA?
First, download the Zimbra JAR files from the server (e.g., /opt/zimbra/common/jetty_home/lib/) and import them into a new Java project as a library. Set breakpoints in the .class files. Create a Remote JVM Debug configuration matching the server's JDWP agent settings (e.g., transport=dt_socket, address=8000). Start the debugger in IDEA; upon successful connection, the console shows 'Connected to the target VM'. --- **Related reading:** - [Setting up Zimbra Vulnerability Debugging Environment](/news/setting-up-zimbra-vulnerability-debugging-environment) — original article - [Penetration Techniques - Enabling Anonymous Access Shares on Windows Systems via Command Line](/news/penetration-techniques-enabling-anonymous-access-shares-on-windows-systems-via-command-line) - [Steganography Techniques - Hiding Payloads Using JPEG File Format](/news/steganography-techniques-hiding-payloads-using-jpeg-file-format) - [vRealize Log Insight Vulnerability Debugging Environment Setup](/news/vrealize-log-insight-vulnerability-debugging-environment-setup)
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