Switching JAVA_HOME using alternatives

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to switch JAVA_HOME using alternatives command?
  • How to verify the current JAVA_HOME?
  • Verifying current java version

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • 7.x
  • OpenJDK
    • 8
    • 11

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