Install and configure java on your system.
| GitHub | GitLab | Quality | Downloads | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
This example is taken from molecule/default/converge.yml and is tested on each push, pull request and release.
---
- name: Converge
hosts: all
become: yes
gather_facts: yes
roles:
- role: robertdebock.javaThe machine needs to be prepared. In CI this is done using molecule/default/prepare.yml:
---
- name: Default
hosts: all
gather_facts: no
become: yes
roles:
- role: robertdebock.bootstrapAlso see a full explanation and example on how to use these roles.
The default values for the variables are set in defaults/main.yml:
---
# defaults file for java
# Set the vendor of java, valid values are "openjdk" and "oracle".
java_vendor: openjdk
# Set the variable to install the type, valid values are "jre" and "jdk".
java_type: jre
# Set the version of java, valid values are "6", 7", "8", "9", "10", "11",
# "12" or "13".
# By default, a distibution default is used, mapped in `vars/main.yml`.
# By setting java_version, you overwrite this default to your selected
# version.
java_version: "{{ java_default_version }}"
# Set the format of the installation source, valid values are "targz" and
# "rpm". This is only valid with "java_vendor == oracle"
java_format: targz
# Where do the RPMs come from when installing Oracle RPMs?
# Either "local" or "repository".
# Valid for "java_vendor == oracle" and "java_format" == "rpm"
java_rpm_source: local
# Choose if you can JCE installed. Only applicable for (both):
# - java_vendor == "oracle"
# - java_version == "8"
java_jce: yes
# In case of "java_vendor == oracle" and "java_format == targz", a directory
# as to be set where to install.
java_install_directory: /opt- pip packages listed in requirements.txt.
The following roles are used to prepare a system. You can prepare your system in another way.
| Requirement | GitHub | GitLab |
|---|---|---|
| robertdebock.bootstrap |
This role is a part of many compatible roles. Have a look at the documentation of these roles for further information.
Here is an overview of related roles:

This role has been tested on these container images:
| container | tags |
|---|---|
| alpine | all |
| amazon | Candidate |
| el | 8 |
| debian | all |
| fedora | all |
| opensuse | all |
| ubuntu | all |
The minimum version of Ansible required is 2.10, tests have been done to:
- The previous version.
- The current version.
- The development version.
This role refers to a version released by Oracle. Check the released version(s) here:
- java.
This version reference means a role may get outdated. Monthly tests occur to see if bit-rot occured. If you however find a problem, please create an issue, I'll get on it as soon as possible.
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