Set the use-java-context element to false in your -ds.xml file. See this for details http://www.jboss.org/community/docs/DOC-9349 View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4185473#4185473 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4185473