java - Installing JDK without administrator privileges

Question

I am trying to install JDK at office laptop but it says I need administrator privileges. I have only access to my own account at work.

How can I install the Java Development Kit without administrator rights?

Answer 1

Starting with Java SE 7u21, Oracle offers a so-called Server JRE for download. This is a standard .tar.gz archive that you can extract anywhere on your computer. Although the download is called JRE, it contains a "normal" JDK subdirectory (including the javac compiler etc.).

Instructions:

• download the "Server JRE" from Java download site
• extract the .tar.gz
• add the bin subdirectory to your PATH