Tomaz Kastrun continues a series on Apache Spark:
Installing Apache Spark on Windows computer will require preinstalled Java JDK (Java Development Kit). Java 8 or later version, with current version 17. On Oracle website, download the Java and install it on your system. Easiest way is to download the x64 MSI Installer. Install the file and follow the instructions. Installer will create a folder like “C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17.0.1”.
Read on for instructions for both Windows and MacOS. You can also create a container running Spark, which is another helpful method.