where to put shared jar in ear file

javatwo Jun 21, 2009 6:41 AM

For an ear file that contains two web modules that use one common lib jar, where to put the common lib jar? Thanks!

Dave

1. Re: where to put shared jar in ear file

peterj Jun 21, 2009 11:59 AM (in response to javatwo)

You never said which version of JBoss AS so I will assume 5.0.x or 5.1.0. Create a 'lib' directory within the EAR and place the common JAR there. Here's and example EAR file layout:

first.war
second.war
lib/common.jar
META-INF/application.xml

There is no need to reference the common.jar in application.xml (unless you are not using AS 5.x...)
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2. Re: where to put shared jar in ear file

javatwo Jun 21, 2009 9:39 PM (in response to javatwo)

yes. we use JBoss 5.0.1.GA.
Thanks for help.
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3. Re: where to put shared jar in ear file

javatwo Jun 21, 2009 9:43 PM (in response to javatwo)

The two web modules share some css and java scripts files. Can we put them in a common place? Right now they are in each web module war file.

How about jsp files? for shared jsp files, can they be put in common place too?

Thanks,
Dave
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4. Re: where to put shared jar in ear file

jaikiran Jun 22, 2009 2:37 AM (in response to javatwo)

I don't think that would be possible because the jsp, .js and css belong to a web application "context". So whenever you request those resources they are looked for within that context. And since each web app has its own context, you probably wont be able to share this.
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