elasticsearch/docs/reference/migration/migrate_8_0/packaging.asciidoc

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[[breaking_80_packaging_changes]]
==== Packaging changes

//NOTE: The notable-breaking-changes tagged regions are re-used in the
//Installation and Upgrade Guide

//tag::notable-breaking-changes[]
.Java 17 is required.
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====
*Details* +
Java 17 or higher is now required to run {es} and any of its command
line tools.

*Impact* +
Use Java 17 or higher. Attempts to run {es} 8.0 using earlier Java versions will
fail.

There is not yet a FIPS-certified security module for Java 17 
that you can use when running {es} 8.0 in FIPS 140-2 mode. 
If you run in FIPS 140-2 mode, you will either need to request an exception 
from your security organization to upgrade to {es} 8.0, 
or remain on {es} 7.x until Java 17 is certified.
====

.JAVA_HOME is no longer supported.
[%collapsible]
====
*Details* +
`JAVA_HOME` is no longer supported to set the path for the JDK. Instead, use
the bundled JDK (preferable), or set `ES_JAVA_HOME`.

*Impact* +
Use the bundled JDK (preferable), or set `ES_JAVA_HOME`. `JAVA_HOME` will be
ignored.
====
//end::notable-breaking-changes[]