The JNDI tree is itself divided into different namespaces. The java: namespace is meant for clients within the same JVM. Then there is the java:comp/env which for each application/component. There is also a Global namespace which is accessible for all (local as well as remote clients). So if you want to lookup a object from a remote client (stand alone application), that objects needs to be present in the Global namespace. All these namespaces and their contents are listed in the JNDI tree view available through jmx-console. By the way, if you are looking for accessing a datasource(which is by default bound to java: namespace) from a standalone client, then have a look at this wiki entry http://wiki.jboss.org/wiki/Wiki.jsp?page=HowCanIAccessADataSourceFromAClient View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4101297#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...