Java EE-Timer / @Schedule in Websphere Liberty Profile

Question

I want to use the timer-Service (especially @Schedule Annotation) in WebSphere Liberty Profile. Is that possible?

Is there a feature for? https://public.dhe.ibm.com/ibmdl/export/pub/software/websphere/wasdev/downloads/wlp/8.5.5.0/ is nothing ;–(

Answer 1

Update: as pointed out this answer is no longer correct since support was added in June 2015. 8.5.5.6 and newer sports ejb timers.

There is no support for EJB Timers in the Liberty profile. The infocenter details the supported features and EJB Timers isn't listed.

If you are interested in the Liberty profile supporting this you could submit a Request for Enhancement on ibm.com.

Answer 2

EJB timers are fully supported with WAS Liberty as of 8.5.5.6 (which is fully compliant with Java EE 7).