This distribution is to collect all the necessary jar files needed to deploy the Teiid in the embedded mode. Note that, Teiid embedded does not require JBoss AS to run. This also brings in many issues to be resolved in the host environment, like - Connections to your sources - Providing the metadata - Transaction manager The user is responsible for providing alternative provisions for features to execute properly. Also there will be not be any functionality provided in these areas - Access through Admin API - Authentication - Connection pools