java-oracle
Ansible role java-oracle
An Ansible role to install the Oracle Java Development Kit or Java Runtime Environment. 8 and 9 early-access are supported.
DISCLAIMER
I DO NOT RECOMMEND TO USE THIS ANSIBLE ROLE ANYMORE! For my current projects, I use geerlingguy.java which suits pretty much all of my needs.
By installing any version of this role you have accepted the Oracle Binary Code License Agreement for Java SE and the Early Adopter Development License Agreement for Java SE.
Description
This ansible role is for installing java oracle by downloading the tar and unpacking it into a software folder under the users home. It should work for either Debian or Ubuntu, it has been tested for Ubuntu only. It does not handle MacOS or Windows (yet).
For all settings, look into the defaults folder.
Dependencies
- ansible >= 2
Role Variables
All defaults are documented also in the defaults file.
| variable | required | default | description |
|---|---|---|---|
| java_product | yes | - | one of jre or jdk |
| java_version | yes | - | 7,8 (9 in the future) |
| java_oracle_jce_policy | yes | no | install the java jce policy for java version 8 |
| java_shell_profile | no | false | add the JAVA_HOME with installation path to the user's shell profile? |
| java_oracle_profile_file | no | .profile | name of the sheel profile file, e.g. .bash_profile |
| java_download_folder_remote | no | - | when set, the file is downloaded to the installation host |
| java_update | no | set by this role | The latest update version defined in that role is used. If this is not up to date (newer is required), or an older version is desired, set this. |
| java_build | no | set by this role | e.g. b15, is usually part of the filename to download |
| java_arch | no | derived from machine fact and converted in | e.g. x86, x86_64 |
| java_os | no | derived from machine fact and converted in | e.g. linux |
Facts
| variable | description |
|---|---|
| java_install_dir | the installation directory used for e.g. JAVA_HOME |
License
ansible-galaxy install nwoetzel/ansible-role-java-oracle