[jboss-as7-dev] can we align the name of the sample datasource?

[Dan Allen]

This is related to this discussion started by Max:

http://lists.jboss.org/pipermail/jboss-as7-dev/2011-June/002508.html

(I wasn't on the list at the time and couldn't reply to that message).

-Dan

On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 15:20, Dan Allen <dan.j.allen at gmail.com> wrote:

> Can we include a sample datasource named jdbc/sample so that it's possible
> to deploy the same example application to JBoss AS and GlassFish without any
> other configuration? This is a constant headache for creating quickstart
> applications and we have the opportunity to close the gap.
>
> Here's the gap we've been juggling:
>
> JBoss AS < 7: java:/DefaultDS
> GlassFish 3: jdbc/__default and jdbc/sample
>
> I believe that in general, the EE spec should strongly recommend (though I
> doubt it can require) that the application server provide an sample database
> for the purpose of tutorials. We have the opportunity to take a step towards
> to realize this goal and standardize on jdbc/sample.
>
> I know this seems trivial, but trust me, it makes a huge difference to help
> bring new users on board. They are forced to deal with datasources before
> they can learn anything else.
>
>  -Dan
>
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>
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Dan Allen
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