How to check which version of Java you are running on Linux

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  1. Open a new Terminal Window
  2. Type in the command
    java -version
  3. The output should look similar to the below:
    java version "1.7.0_95"
    OpenJDK Runtime Environment (IcedTea 2.6.4) (7u95-2.6.4-3)
    OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 24.95-b01, mixed mode)

    The above code indicates that you are running Java SDK version 7 on your server

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