"minamti" wrote : However, JBoss takes an XML file and a RAR file for the deployment, unlike an EAR or WAR file. The xml file basically deploys the Connection Factory for the RA . -ds.xml deployment should not be considered a part of RAR deployment , you can have the -ds.xml file as a part of EAR deployment or separate deployment . What problem are you facing ? View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4162723#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...