Java 17.x on Amazon Linux

This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing Java 17.x on an Amazon Linux 2023 system. Java is a critical component for running enterprise applications, middleware, and development tools. This guide ensures a clean, secure, and verified installation, suitable for production or development environments.

Prerequisites

Ensure the following conditions are met before starting the installation:

• A running Amazon Linux 2023 virtual machine (EC2 or on-prem).

• A user account with sudo privileges.

• An active internet connection is required to download packages from the repository.

Installation Steps

1. Update the System Package Index

   • Update the package manager to ensure that all existing packages and repository metadata are up to date.

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     sudo yum update -y

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     This step is essential to prevent conflicts or missing dependencies during Java installation.

2. Install Java 17 (Amazon Corretto)

   • Use the following command to install Amazon Corretto 17, a free, multiplatform, production-ready distribution of the Open Java Development Kit (OpenJDK).

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     sudo yum install -y java-17-amazon-corretto

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3. Verify the Installation

   • After the installation completes, verify that Java 17 is installed and accessible from the command line:

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     java --version

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   • Expected Output Example:

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     openjdk 17.0.x 202x-xx-xx LTS
     OpenJDK Runtime Environment Corretto-17.x.x.x (build 17.0.x+xx)
     OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM Corretto-17.x.x.x (build 17.0.x+xx, mixed mode)

     If the version output is displayed successfully, the Java installation is complete.

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