Yum Install Java-17 Jun 2026
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export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/java-17-openjdk-$(uname -m) export PATH=$PATH:$JAVA_HOME/bin
To make Java 17 the default for your development environment, set the JAVA_HOME variable: yum install java-17
YUM-JAVA17-001 Last Reviewed: 2025-03-15
Follow the onscreen prompts to select the number corresponding to Java 17. 5. Set Environment Variables (Optional) The room was silent
sudo alternatives --config java
Selection Command ----------------------------------------------- *+ 1 java-1.8.0-openjdk.x86_64 2 java-17-openjdk.x86_64 The safe, legacy, comfortable past
sudo yum install -y java-17-amazon-corretto-devel
Using a package manager ensures that Java is integrated into your system's dependency tree, making updates and security patches easier to manage compared to manual installations. Step-by-Step Installation Guide 1. Update Your System
java -version
If multiple JDKs are installed (e.g., Java 11 and Java 17):