Configuring a Life Cycle Callback Method for an EJB 2.1 Entity Bean With Container-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 container-managed persistence must implement (see "Using Java"):

• ejbCreate

• ejbPostCreate

• ejbRemove

• ejbStore

• ejbLoad

• ejbActivate

• ejbPassivate

Note:

Using EJB 2.1, you must implement all entity bean callback methods. If you do not need to take any action, implement an empty method.

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

Using Java

Example 14-12 shows how to implement an EBJ 2.1 entity bean life cycle callback method.

Example 14-12 EJB 2.1 Entity Bean Life Cycle Callback Method Implementation

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