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WLI - Fire a timer when WebLogic starts

Hello, I have a design issue.

I am using WLI 8.1.6 and I want to fire a timer when WebLogic starts. I could do it the traditional way, i.e. write a java.util.Timer, load it at server startup and then have it running ever since. But since WLI provides a timer control to do it I would like to use this. Now my issue is I am not sure what I should use this control with. I am thinking about writing a web service (with a "startup" method) and add a timer control there.

1) Is this a good approach or should I use something else (eg. an EJB)?
2) How can I instruct WebLogic to load up my webservice and call the startup method without user interaction?

Any links/thoughts/personal experience is more than welcome.

Thank you

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ECollin

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girionis

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Hello Ecollin, this is actually similar to how one of the systems currently works. We have a startup servlet that fires some timers when it is fully loaded by weblogic. At first I was thinking about writing another servlet as well, but then I was actually wondering if it is possible to startup the web service on its own instead of having a startup class to do it. Do you think it's possible?

ECollin

hi,

it's not possible to startup the web service by its own.
Are you using workshop ?

Emmanuel

girionis

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Yes I am using workshop. Right so as I can see the only way is to either use a servlet or a startup class.

ECollin

for starting the web service and the timer ?

girionis

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Yes.

ECollin

ok.

You can also use the GlobalApp if using a web application to auto start your ws.

Emmanuel

girionis

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I think I will go with a startup class. Thanks :)