Install the JDK and Set the JAVA_HOME Environment Variable

Regardless of the operating system, you must have the Java 11 JDK (64-bit) installed to run Spectrum Technology Platform.

The following table lists Java distributions that have been tested with the Spectrum Technology Platform.

Operating System Azul Oracle
Windows Server Yes Yes

Before you install or upgrade Spectrum Technology Platform, set the JAVA_HOME environment variable to the JAVA 11 directory.

Before you install or upgrade Spectrum Technology Platform, add the Java 11 bin directory to the PATH environment variable.

Note: To change the Java installation on a system that is currently running the Spectrum Technology Platform, you must stop Spectrum before performing changes to the Java installation. Restart Spectrum only after you complete the changes.