# JAVA 17.x (OpenJDK) on RHEL 8+

This article outlines the step-by-step procedure for installing **Java 17 (OpenJDK)** on **Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8/9** systems. It includes prerequisites, installation instructions, and validation steps required to prepare the environment for Java-based applications.

## Prerequisites

Ensure the following before proceeding:

* A **RHEL 8** or **RHEL 9** system.
* A user account with **sudo privileges**.
* An **active internet connection** is required to access the official Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) repositories.

## Steps Involved

1. **Update the Package Manager**
   * Log in to the VM and run the following command to update the package manager:

     ```bash
     sudo yum update -y
     ```

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2. **Install Java 17 (OpenJDK)**
   * Install the **OpenJDK 17 Development Kit** using the following command:

     ```bash
     sudo yum install java-17-openjdk-devel -y
     ```

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3. **Verify the Java Installation**
   * Confirm that Java 17 has been successfully installed using the command below:

     ```bash
     java --version
     ```

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