In general, you're supposed to be using the JEE timers in JEE. A search for "j2ee timer" or "jee timer" should give you examples. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4045641#4045641 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4045641