If you are using VisualVM to manage a remote machine, you must specify the host name and port number of the specific server manager or method server on the machine to which you want to connect. Select Add JMX Connection from the File menu that is on the VisualVM connection window to enter this information.

Additionally, you must configure the remote machine to accept remote management. For details on configuring a machine to accept remote management, refer to the following URL (the JConsole information provided also applies to VisualVM):