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+# This file is used as part of a matrix build in Jenkins where the
+# values below are included as an axis of the matrix.
+
+ES_RUNTIME_JAVA:
+  - openjdk17
diff --git a/.ci/matrix-runtime-javas.yml b/.ci/matrix-runtime-javas.yml
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+# This file is used as part of a matrix build in Jenkins where the
+# values below are included as an axis of the matrix.
+
+# This axis of the build matrix represents the versions of Java on
+# which Elasticsearch will be tested.  Valid Java versions are 'java'
+# or 'openjdk' followed by the major release number.
+
+ES_RUNTIME_JAVA:
+  - graalvm-ce17
+  - openjdk17
+  - openjdk18
+  - openjdk19
+  - openjdk20
+  - openjdk21