How do I install Java for Ubuntu Server

[Matty175rocks]

Hello
I'm currently trying to install Java 8 for a Ubuntu Server through Putty. Its a dedicated box that is rented. Any links or tutorials would be great!
Kind Regards
Matt

 

[skittle]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jre

 

[Matty175rocks]

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Java

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install openjdk-7-jre

Tried that sorry

 

[stillblue]

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/server-jre8-downloads-2133154.html
Download to your server and follow instructions. All needed commands can be made via Putty. If you can accept a reduction in security, not huge, install Webmin to the server and then you can do it via a GUI.

 

[skittle]

Tried that sorry

OK if it didn't work then you have done something wrong. Post an error message if it didn't work. .

 

[itmoba]

Seeing how the OP asked for version 8, what you want to do is:

(Note: $ represent prompt line)
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jdk
$ sudo update-alternatives --config java

The last command will list and allow you to select between java installations installed, as well as which java version you want active.