the hibernate.cfg.xml file is the one that needs adapting if you want to use that ds name. It's easier though rename your ds to jbpmds View the original post : http://www.jboss.org/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4215068#4215068 Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.org/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&p=4215068