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Install standalone EJBs


Installing an EJB refers to making its physical file or directory known to WebLogic Server. An EJB can be installed as a JAR archive, exploded JAR directory, or in a WAR archive. After you have installed the EJB, you can start it so that users can begin using it.

For information on installing EJBs that are packaged as part of an enterprise application, see Install an enterprise application.

To install an EJB:

  1. If you have not already done so, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Lock & Edit (see Use the Change Center).
  2. In the left pane of the Administration Console, select Deployments.
  3. In the right pane, click Install.
  4. Using the Install Application Assistant, locate the JAR file, exploded JAR directory, or WAR file that corresponds to the EJB you want to install. If you specify an exploded directory, WebLogic Server installs all components in and below the specified directory.
  5. When you have located the file or directory to install, click Next.
  6. Specify whether you want to target the installation as an application or a shared library.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Select the servers or clusters to which you want to deploy the EJB.

    Note: If you have not created additional Managed Servers or clusters, you will not see this assistant page.

  9. Click Next.
  10. Optionally update settings about the EJB. These settings include:
    • The deployed name of the EJB.
    • The security model that is applied to the EJB.
    • How the source files (JAR, exploded directory contents, or WAR) are made available to targeted Managed Servers and clusters.
    • How the deployment plan source files are made available to all targeted Managed Servers and clusters.

    Typically, the default values are adequate.

  11. Click Next.
  12. Review the configuration settings you specified, and click Finish to complete the installation.

    Note: If you install an application that follows the below directory structure and there is no deployment plan in the /plan directory, WebLogic server automatically creates a deployment plan for you.

    • app-root
    • /app
    • /plan
  13. If you choose to immediately go to the deployment's configuration screen, click the tabs to set additional configuration settings for the EJB. If you choose to change this information later, the Administration Console returns you to the Deployments table, which should now include your newly installed EJB.
  14. To activate these changes, in the Change Center of the Administration Console, click Activate Changes.
    Not all changes take effect immediately—some require a restart (see Use the Change Center).

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