How to configure multiple java versions for different local users

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Environment

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12

Situation

The command java -version does not report an accurate value for $PATH.

Resolution

Follow these steps to set the proper path of the intended java version for a specific local user.

1. Use the following command to check the current java versions available in the system:

# sudo rpm -qa | grep java

2. To identify the path for the intended java version in the system, use the following command, replacing the java version determined in step 1:

# rpm -ql <java_version_xxxxx>

3. Log in as the user "local user" (eg. testlocal):

# vi /home/testlocal/.bashrc

4. Add the following lines to the .bashrc file, using the path determined above in step 2, then save the changes and exit:

export JAVA_HOME=<path_for_java_version_xxxxx>
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH

5. To reflect the changes:

# source /home/testlocal/.bashrc

Running java -version should now return the correct information.

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Document ID:000021129
Creation Date: 05-Jul-2023
Modified Date:19-Jul-2023
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications

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