OpenJDK (Open Java Development Kit) is a free and open-source implementation of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE).

OpenJDK 11 for Windows provides a distribution of OpenJDK that follows the Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution of OpenJDK as closely as possible on the Microsoft Windows platform. Windows builds use Red Hat Enterprise Linux RPM sources and apply all of the relevant RPM patches.

OpenJDK 11 for Windows includes OpenJDK, fonts, timezone data, and CA certificates from Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

1. OpenJDK 11 for Windows Installation Options

OpenJDK 11 for Windows can be installed manually using a ZIP bundle or through a graphical user interface using an MSI-based installer.

Depending on your circumstance, use one of the following installation methods:

2. Distribution selection

Red Hat provides several distributions of OpenJDK. This module will help you select the distribution that is right for your needs.

OpenJDK RPMs for RHEL 7

RPM distributions of OpenJDK 7, 8, and 11 for RHEL 7. The OpenJDK 7 and 8 distributions can also be installed as a JRE.

All of these distributions provide Java Web Start.

The OpenJDK 11 distribution also includes Flight Recorder for support of Mission Control.

OpenJDK RPMs for RHEL 8

RPM distributions of OpenJDK 8 and 11 for RHEL 8. The OpenJDK 8 distribution can also be installed as a JRE.

All of these distributions provide Java Web Start.

The OpenJDK 11 distribution also includes Flight Recorder for support of Mission Control.

OpenJDK 8 JRE portable zip for RHEL

Portable OpenJDK 8 JRE zip distribution for RHEL 7 and 8 hosts.

OpenJDK 8 portable zip for RHEL

Portable OpenJDK 8 zip distribution for RHEL 7 and 8 hosts.

OpenJDK 11 portable zip for RHEL

Portable OpenJDK 11 zip distribution for RHEL 7 and 8 hosts. This distribution includes Flight Recorder for support of Mission Control.

OpenJDK zips for Windows

OpenJDK 8 and 11 distributions for all supported Windows hosts. Recommended for cases where multiple OpenJDK versions may be installed on a host. This distribution includes the following:

  • Java Web Start

  • Mission Control

  • Flight Recorder

OpenJDK installers for Windows

OpenJDK 8 and 11 MSI installer for all supported Windows hosts. Optionally installs Java Web Start and sets environment variables. Suitable for system wide installs of a single OpenJDK version.

Additional resources

Revised on 2019-06-04 11:00:20 EDT