You will have to use both (Apache for http requests and JBoss/Tomcat for servlet requets). This page will get you started if you are using Jboss AS (which uses Tomcat) http://wiki.jboss.org/wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=ModJK_FAQ I have only used mod_jk in the past, but there are other options listed on the wiki. Basically, you should start with getting your modjk settings working before you deploy JBoss Portal. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4106371#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...