Install Java Development Kit (JDK)

SICS (Batch Server) requires a 64-bit Java Development Kit (JDK) with Java 17+ specification. As of 2025-07-15, the latest Java 21 version is 21.0.8.9.1.

At the time of writing, SICS is shipped with the Amazon Corretto 21.0.8.9.1 (64-bit version). Note that SICS (Batch Server) will not run with Java versions prior to 17.

Go to Amazon Corretto Production-ready distribution of OpenJDK and follow the instructions for downloading and installing java.