JBoss in Action

Chapter 3. Deploying applications

This chapter covers

Understanding application deployment Understanding class loading Fixing common deployment errors Deploying miscellaneous applications

In a way, JBoss AS is much like a new house that you’ve purchased. The house has floors, doors, windows, walls and a roof, all of which correspond to the services provided by JBoss AS. Although these things do keep the rain off of your head and shield you from the wind, they don’t add character to a house; they don’t make it a home.

To make a house into a home, you add the furnishings, the decorations, and other items that give both purpose and character to each room. Similarly, you have to add applications to JBoss AS to provide it with personality, ...