How can I check the Java version on Linux (RedHat 6)?

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Great pointers above! But say you’re not even sure Java is properly installed—this is where package management comes in. It’s a reliable way to check java version linux, especially when things seem broken.

Try:

rpm -qa | grep -i java

or

yum list installed | grep java

:white_check_mark: Why it matters?

  • Confirms if Java is installed via RPM.
  • Lets you see the exact version/package details.

:pushpin: Missing Java? No worries:

sudo yum install java-1.8.0-openjdk