A ejb Refence is the EJBObject (or reference to the EJBObject) while the
Handle is EJBObject.getHandle()... Here are some of the differences:
1) Handle is serializable.
2) Handle encapsulates the EJBHome and PrimaryKey. This means, combined
with the above attribute, you can get a handle, serialize it, shut down the
server, bring it back up, and the Handle.getEJBObject will bring you the
correct EJBObject
3) Because of the attribute described in #2, Handles are
non-server-specific. If you migrate your beans to a different server
(different IP address), your serialized handles will still work!
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Subject: Deferrence between Handle and Reference w.r.t EJB
Hi,
I am not able grasp the difference between Handle and Reference. I had
understood both to be the same , but the EJB specification use these two
terms in different contexts.
Can anyone kindly help me understand what these two terms mean w.r.t EJB.
Thanks
vijay
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