I believe you should have it as :- <jndi-name>java:jdbc/MyDS</jndi-name> in your -ds.xml View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4118748#4118748 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4118748