Java Ansible Role

This is an Ansible role for installing Java.

Requirements

Here are some tools you need before using this role, which Ansible itself may not install:

• google-auth
• pyOpenSSL
• dopy

Role Variables

This role supports two types of Java Virtual Machines (JVMs): Oracle and OpenJDK.

Dependencies

If there are other roles on Galaxy that this one depends on, list them here. Also, mention any special settings needed for those roles.

Tags

• require
• download
• apply
• configure
• initialize
• check

Example Playbook

Here’s how to use this role in a playbook, including a variable:

- hosts: servers
  roles:
     - { role: mjcramer.java, java_version: 8 }

License

This role has no license restrictions.

Author Information

Michael Cramer, michael@cramer.name mjcramer