How to Install Oracle JDK 11 on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS Easy Guide

Setting Up

4. 4. Setting Up Java

   Next to Set Up Oracle Java JDK 11
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   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/java java /usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11/bin/java 1165

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   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/javac javac /usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11/bin/javac 1165

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   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/jar jar /usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11/bin/jar 1165

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   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/javaws javaws /usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11/bin/javaws 1165

   Checking or Setting the System Java Version in Use with

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   update-alternatives --config java

   And for the Java Compiler instead:

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   sudo update-alternatives --config javac

   To Switch of Java Version Just Enter the Selection Number on First, Column. :)

   

5. 5. Setting Up Env

   (Optional) Setting JAVA_HOME User Environment Variable.

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   su [myUserName]

   Or simply:

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   exit

   And Edit the Bash environment Configuration file

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   nano $HOME/.bashrc

   Append:

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   export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jdk-11

   Possibly to Check the JDK 11 exact PATH use in another window:

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   ls /usr/lib/jvm/

   Ctr+x to Save & Exit from nano Editor :)
   Next to Load the New Bash Environment:

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   bash

6. Finally, Test New Java JDK 11 Installation.

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   java -version