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

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=== Packaging changes

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.Java 11 is required.
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*Details* +
Java 11 or higher is now required to run {es} and any of its command
line tools.

*Impact* +
Use Java 11 or higher. Attempts to run {es} 8.0 using earlier Java versions will
fail.
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