diff --git a/docs/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md b/docs/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
index 74dcba7e6f4..9629f0ee2cc 100644
--- a/docs/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
+++ b/docs/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ tags:
 Hyperledger Besu supports:
 
 - MacOS High Sierra 10.13 or later versions.
-- Java 17+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
+- Java 21+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk@21`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
 
 :::
 
diff --git a/docs/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md b/docs/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
index 838d67e64d9..87c28c2f506 100644
--- a/docs/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
+++ b/docs/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ tags:
 Hyperledger Besu supports:
 
 - MacOS High Sierra 10.13 or later versions.
-- Java 17+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
+- Java 21+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk@21`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
 
 :::
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ besu --help
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- [Java JDK 17+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
+- [Java JDK 21+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
 
 :::note Linux open file limit
 
diff --git a/docs/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md b/docs/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
index d4a06c98296..41308515183 100644
--- a/docs/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
+++ b/docs/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ CPU requirements are highest when syncing to the network and typically reduce af
 
 ## Java distribution and installation
 
-Besu requires an installation of Java 17+ to run.
+Besu requires an installation of Java 21+ to run.
 We currently recommend two Java distributions, [OpenJDK 21](https://jdk.java.net/21/) and
 [OpenJ9](https://www.eclipse.org/openj9/), though you can experiment based on your needs.
 
@@ -37,12 +37,12 @@ If you have less RAM:
 If you have OpenJDK installed or need a fresh installation of OpenJ9, you can pick up the OpenJ9
 docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
 
-1. Get the [binaries](https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru17-binaries/releases) corresponding to
+1. Get the [binaries](https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru21-certified-binaries/releases) corresponding to
    your OS architecture.
    For example:
 
     ```bash
-    wget https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru17-binaries/releases/download/jdk-17.0.5%2B8_openj9-0.35.0/ibm-semeru-open-jdk_x64_linux_17.0.5_8_openj9-0.35.0.tar.gz
+    wget https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru21-certified-binaries/releases/download/jdk-21.0.3%2B9_openj9-0.44.0/ibm-semeru-certified-jdk_x64_linux_21.0.3.0.tar.gz
     ```
 2. Uncompress the binaries:
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
     
     ```bash 
-    tar -xvf ibm-semeru-open-jdk_x64_linux_17.0.5_8_openj9-0.35.0.tar.gz
+    tar -xvf ibm-semeru-certified-jdk_x64_linux_21.0.3.0.tar.gz
     ```
 
     </TabItem>
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    sudo cp -r jdk-17.0.5+8/ /usr/bin/
+    sudo cp -r jdk-21.0.3+9/ /usr/bin/
     ```
 
     </TabItem>
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/bin/jdk-17.0.5+8/bin/java"
+    sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/bin/jdk-21.0.3+9/bin/java"
     ```
    
     </TabItem>
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    export JAVA_HOME=/usr/bin/jdk-17.0.5+8
+    export JAVA_HOME=/usr/bin/jdk-21.0.3+9
     ```
    
     </TabItem>
diff --git a/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md b/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
index bc05cb5f48c..1b7866bdaca 100644
--- a/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
+++ b/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Run Besu as an [execution client](../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients)
 
 Install [Besu](../get-started/install/binary-distribution.md) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/HowTo/Get-Started/Installation-Options/Install-Binaries/).
 
-Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 17+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
+Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 21+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
 
 Ensure you meet the [system requirements for Besu on public networks](../get-started/system-requirements.md).
 
diff --git a/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md b/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
index eea6ea59884..962225a223d 100644
--- a/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
+++ b/docs/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Sepolia is a permissioned network and you can't run a validator client on it wit
 
 Install [Besu](../get-started/install/binary-distribution.md) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/HowTo/Get-Started/Installation-Options/Install-Binaries/).
 
-Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 17+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
+Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 21+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
 
 Ensure you meet the [system requirements for Besu on public networks](../get-started/system-requirements.md).
 
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
index 74dcba7e6f4..8b9f5527542 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/private-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ tags:
 Hyperledger Besu supports:
 
 - MacOS High Sierra 10.13 or later versions.
-- Java 17+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
+- Java 21+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk@21`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
 
 :::
 
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ besu --help
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- [Java JDK 17+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
+- [Java JDK 21+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
 
 :::note Linux open file limit
 
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
index 838d67e64d9..87c28c2f506 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/install/binary-distribution.md
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ tags:
 Hyperledger Besu supports:
 
 - MacOS High Sierra 10.13 or later versions.
-- Java 17+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
+- Java 21+. You can install Java using `brew install openjdk@21`. Alternatively, you can manually install the [Java JDK](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads).
 
 :::
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ besu --help
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- [Java JDK 17+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
+- [Java JDK 21+](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/)
 
 :::note Linux open file limit
 
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
index d4a06c98296..41308515183 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/get-started/system-requirements.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ CPU requirements are highest when syncing to the network and typically reduce af
 
 ## Java distribution and installation
 
-Besu requires an installation of Java 17+ to run.
+Besu requires an installation of Java 21+ to run.
 We currently recommend two Java distributions, [OpenJDK 21](https://jdk.java.net/21/) and
 [OpenJ9](https://www.eclipse.org/openj9/), though you can experiment based on your needs.
 
@@ -37,12 +37,12 @@ If you have less RAM:
 If you have OpenJDK installed or need a fresh installation of OpenJ9, you can pick up the OpenJ9
 docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
 
-1. Get the [binaries](https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru17-binaries/releases) corresponding to
+1. Get the [binaries](https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru21-certified-binaries/releases) corresponding to
    your OS architecture.
    For example:
 
     ```bash
-    wget https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru17-binaries/releases/download/jdk-17.0.5%2B8_openj9-0.35.0/ibm-semeru-open-jdk_x64_linux_17.0.5_8_openj9-0.35.0.tar.gz
+    wget https://github.com/ibmruntimes/semeru21-certified-binaries/releases/download/jdk-21.0.3%2B9_openj9-0.44.0/ibm-semeru-certified-jdk_x64_linux_21.0.3.0.tar.gz
     ```
 2. Uncompress the binaries:
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
     
     ```bash 
-    tar -xvf ibm-semeru-open-jdk_x64_linux_17.0.5_8_openj9-0.35.0.tar.gz
+    tar -xvf ibm-semeru-certified-jdk_x64_linux_21.0.3.0.tar.gz
     ```
 
     </TabItem>
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    sudo cp -r jdk-17.0.5+8/ /usr/bin/
+    sudo cp -r jdk-21.0.3+9/ /usr/bin/
     ```
 
     </TabItem>
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/bin/jdk-17.0.5+8/bin/java"
+    sudo update-alternatives --install "/usr/bin/java" "java" "/usr/bin/jdk-21.0.3+9/bin/java"
     ```
    
     </TabItem>
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ docker image, or install the OpenJ9 JDK using the following steps:
     <TabItem value="Example" label="Example">
 
     ```bash
-    export JAVA_HOME=/usr/bin/jdk-17.0.5+8
+    export JAVA_HOME=/usr/bin/jdk-21.0.3+9
     ```
    
     </TabItem>
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
index bc05cb5f48c..1b7866bdaca 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-mainnet.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Run Besu as an [execution client](../concepts/node-clients.md#execution-clients)
 
 Install [Besu](../get-started/install/binary-distribution.md) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/HowTo/Get-Started/Installation-Options/Install-Binaries/).
 
-Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 17+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
+Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 21+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
 
 Ensure you meet the [system requirements for Besu on public networks](../get-started/system-requirements.md).
 
diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
index eea6ea59884..962225a223d 100644
--- a/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
+++ b/versioned_docs/version-24.6.0/public-networks/tutorials/besu-teku-testnet.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Sepolia is a permissioned network and you can't run a validator client on it wit
 
 Install [Besu](../get-started/install/binary-distribution.md) and [Teku](https://docs.teku.consensys.net/HowTo/Get-Started/Installation-Options/Install-Binaries/).
 
-Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 17+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
+Ensure you meet the prerequisites for the installation option you use. For example, you must have Java 21+ if using the Besu and Teku binary distributions.
 
 Ensure you meet the [system requirements for Besu on public networks](../get-started/system-requirements.md).