A memory dump, also known as a memdump, is a snapshot of a computer's memory (RAM) at a specific moment.
It captures the state of active processes, data, and system information, making it valuable for diagnosing system crashes, debugging software, and investigating security incidents.
Memory dumps are commonly used in crash analysis, forensic investigations, and debugging to understand the cause of crashes, identify abnormal behaviors, and analyze running processes.
For example, a memory dump captured after a system crash helps analysts determine the root cause and take appropriate actions to ensure system stability.