How to configure static resources in jBoss AS 7

Question

I\'d like to upload images to the server, store them in file system (outside server) and then display them on my JSF page.

I\'d like to find something like this:

Answer 1

This method documented on the JBoss forums works for us in loading all the static resources from an exploded folder - which has to sit within JBOSS_HOME but at least not packaged in EAR/WAR.

https://community.jboss.org/wiki/HowToPutAnExternalFileInTheClasspath

I had to create a module folder called com/mycompany/main and add all the images in there.

Skip step 3 and use step 4 instead. (Manifest.MF entry - which works)

The image is now loaded using

URL imgUrl = this.getClass().getClassLoader().getResource("myimage.jpg");

Answer 2

Finally, I've decided to use FileServlet implemented by BalusC (link). This solution suits me for now. I've only changed its basePath to some certain path on my server.