Configuring a Life Cycle Callback Method for an EJB 2.1 Entity Bean With Bean-Managed Persistence

The following are the EJB 2.1 life cycle methods, as specified in the javax.ejb.EntityBean interface, that an entity bean with bean-managed persistence must implement (see "Using Java"):

• ejbCreate

• ejbPostCreate

• ejbRemove

• ejbStore

• ejbLoad

• ejbActivate

• ejbPassivate

For an entity bean with bean-managed persistence, you are responsible for providing a complete implementation of all life cycle methods.

For more information, see "What is the Life Cycle of an EJB 2.1 Entity Bean With Bean-Managed Persistence?".

Using Java

Example 15-6 shows how to implement an EBJ 2.1 entity bean life cycle callback method.

Example 15-6 EJB 2.1 Entity Bean Life Cycle Callback Method Implementation

public void ejbActivate() {
    // when bean is activated
}