java - Is there a way to execute EJBs outside an app server? -

EJB is like fish that can not live outside the ocean of features provided by the application server.

But at certain times, I do not need all the features of the app server: only one thing is required which is an EJB container and nothing else.

Because it is an ocean (jeabos, webspace) or a lake (glassfish) when all my fish are needed then there is a small bowl of water (EJB container).

In short, can EJB be run exclusively using Java EE? Maybe a virtual / local container?

Take JX-WS: It provides an enduring class that you can publish at any time without any apalaration server. It imitates the hurdle for learning a lot: You can drive anything right without the need to setup or download additional jars.

is a small, relevant EJB container that can fit the bill for what you are searching for. Are there.