I wouldn't recommend using HSQL in a production environment, If you use a 'proper' database you shouldn't get this issue. HSQL is only used out of the box for ease of use but it doesnt support transactions etc. If you do want to use HSQL i'm sure one of the HSQL forums could answer your question, or you could adapt the start script to delete the database. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4160901#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...