You can use your own hibernate jars if you like, just make sure you get versions that are compatible with your version of E-EJB3. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=3984164#3984164 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=3984164