Jboss 4 to Jboss 5 migration Steps

Jboss Application server version 4.x to Jboss Application server version 5.x migration steps

This document is guide for upgrading JBoss Application Server version 4.x to JBoss Application Server 5.x.
I'm sharing here my experience while doing migration from jboss 4 to jboss 5.

Below mentioned Steps we are implemented while doing migration from jboss 4 to jboss 5.

1. Check Jboss Structure.
2. Create checklist of jar files.
3. Keep only application specific jar files in your application.
4. Check version of jar files like servlet.jar.
5. Jar file details with version numbers.
6. Remove Unwanted JAR Files which are conflicting with jboss 5.
7. Move common files under JBOSS_HOME/common/lib

References :

1. Jboss Community Upgrade Guide - JBoss 4 to 5 @ https://community.jboss.org/message/757106
2. D-Zone @ http://java.dzone.com/articles/migrating-jboss-4-jboss-5
3. Migrating-your-application-jboss-4x-jboss-5x @ migrating-your-application-jboss-4x-jboss-5x