Install Java

To install Pentaho, you will need to install a supported version of Java.

Perform the following steps to install a supported version of Java:

1. Check the Components Reference to see which version of Java Pentaho supports.

2. Download the supported version of the JRE or JDK from the Oracle website and install it.

3. Set an environmental variable to point to your Java installation directory:

   • On Linux: export JAVA_HOME=/usr/lib/jvm/jdk11.x.x.x

   • On Windows: set JAVA_HOME="C:\Program Files\Java\jdk11.x.x.x"