Plain java ;) File() with absolutes filesystem paths. You may be supported by system properties new File(System.getProperty("system.booking.drirectory" + File.sep + "xxx"); Remember put all in finally block to ensure close resources. It is server environment. I know is JCA, nut there is no much sources hot to use it ;) Solution mentione abowe is tested ;) View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4170927#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...