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 <section><a id="Introduction"></a>
 <h2>Introduction</h2>

 <p>Apache Axis2, the third generation Web services engine is more
 efficient, more modular and more XML-oriented than its predecessor
 <a href="http://ws.apache.org/axis/" class="externalLink">Apache Axis</a>. It is
 carefully designed to support the easy addition of plug-in modules
 that extend its functionality for features such as security and
 increased reliability.</p>

 <p>Apache Axis2 Version 2.0.1 is a bugfix release, fixing several
 problems in version 1.5.  Please see the release notes for more
 details.</p>

 <p>This page describes our list of available documents.</p>
 </section><section><a id="Apache_Axis2_User.27s_Guide"></a>
 <h2>Apache Axis2 User's Guide</h2>

 <p>You can get started with Axis2 with the assistance of the
 following documents. They will guide you through the Axis2
 download, installation (both as a standalone Web services engine
 and as part of a J2EE compliant servlet container), and
 instructions on how to write Web services and Web services client
 using Apache Axis2.</p>

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 <li><a href="userguide.html#intro">Introduction</a>- Gives you an
 introduction to what Axis2 is, the life cycle of a Web services
 message, how Axis2 handles SOAP messages and also includes a basic
 description on Axis2 distributions, and how Axis2 behaves as part
 of a Web application or as a standalone client that is not part of
 a J2EE application.</li>

 <li><a href="installationguide.html">Download and Installation</a>-
 Lists the different distribution packages offered by Axis2 and
 gives in-depth instructions on the installation of the standalone
 method and as part of a J2EE servlet container.</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-installingtesting.html">Testing Client
 Code</a> - The best way to make sure that your system is running
 Axis2 is to install and test both a service and a client. This
 document describes this process in easy to understand steps.</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-introtoservices.html">Introduction to
 Services</a> - The term &quot;Web services&quot; can apply to a number of
 different ways of sending information back and forth. However, this
 guide focuses on the sending and receiving of SOAP messages and
 Message Exchange Patterns (MEPs).</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-creatingclients.html">Creating Clients from
 WSDL</a> - When it comes to creating a Web service client, you can
 do it manually as described in the next document. However, in most
 cases, you will have a Web Service Description Language (WSDL)
 definition that describes the messages that clients should send and
 expect to receive. Axis2 provides several ways to use this
 definition to automatically generate a client. This document
 explains how to create a client using WSDL definitions.</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-buildingservices.html">Building Services
 from Scratch</a> - Now that you know how to use Axis2 to generate
 clients from WSDL as described in the document before, this
 document digs a little deeper, showing you how to create services,
 and how to create both services and clients &quot;from scratch&quot;, so to
 speak.</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-samples.html">Samples</a> - The Axis2
 Standard Distribution provides a number of samples you can use as a
 guide for implementing specific features and capabilities. These
 services are listed in this document along with basic introductions
 for each one.</li>

 <li><a href="userguide-forfurtherstudy.html">For Further Study</a>
 - This section lists resource documents for further study.

 <ul>

 <li><a href="pojoguide.html">POJO Web Services using Apache
 Axis2</a>-This guide will show you how to create a Plain Old Java
 Object (POJO) for deploying using Apache Axis2 on Apache Tomcat.
 POJOs are fast to build and easy to maintain, which means you'll
 save a lot of time building and debugging your code</li>

 <li><a href="quickstartguide.html">Axis2 Quick Start Guide</a>-The
 purpose of this guide is to get you started on creating services
 and clients using Axis2 as quickly as possible. It demonstrates how
 to create Web services using a variety of different
 technologies.&lt;/&gt;</li>
 </ul>
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 Also see our <a href="../faq.html">FAQ page</a> to answer those
 common questions in mind.
 </section><section><a id="How_To"></a>
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 <p>This section deals with more advanced topics including Axis2
 support features such as Transports, Attachments, Pluggable Data
 Binding, Security, and REST Web services in detail.</p>

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 <li><a href="webadminguide.html">Web Administrator's Guide</a> -
 Detailed instructions on the administration console of Axis2 Web
 application, which provides run-time configuration of Axis2.</li>

 <li><a href="migration.html">Migrating from Axis 1.x to Axis 2</a>
 - Guiding Axis 1.x users in upgrading to Axis2</li>

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 Configuration Guide</a> - Provides extra configuration information
 required for application servers to run Axis2 to its fullest
 potential</li>

 <li><a href="http://ws.apache.org/axiom/userguide/userguide.html" class="externalLink">Axiom User Guide</a> -
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 Transmission Optimization Mechanism</li>

 <li><a href="axis2config.html">Axis2 Configuration Guide</a> -
 Explains the three configurations in Axis2: global, service, and
 module</li>


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 Axis2</li>

 <li><a href="spring.html">Spring Framework</a> - A guide on how to
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 <li><a href="json_support.html">JSON Support</a> - This document
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 details on test cases and samples</li>

 <li><a href="corba-deployer.html">Exposing CORBA Services as Web Services</a> - This guide explains how to expose a CORBA Services as a Web Services in Axis2
 using an example</li>

 <li><a href="ejb-provider.html">Guide to using EJB Provider in
 Axis2</a> - This guide explains how to use an EJB provider in Axis2
 using an example</li>


 <li><a href="tomcat-http2-integration-guide.html">Apache Tomcat 11 + HTTP/2 Integration Guide</a> - Production-ready configuration guide for deploying Axis2 with HTTP/2 support on Apache Tomcat 11, featuring enhanced JSON processing and superior performance compared to WildFly</li>

 <li><a href="wildfly-http2-integration-guide.html">WildFly + HTTP/2 Integration Guide</a> - Lessons learned from HTTP/2 integration attempts with WildFly, architectural insights, and the evolution to Enhanced Moshi H2 optimization</li>

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 <li><a href="adb/adb-howto.html">ADB How-to</a> - A guide on the
 Axis2 Databinding Framework (ADB)</li>

 <li><a href="adb/adb-advanced.html">Advanced ADB Framework
 Features</a> - Provides an insight into the newly added advanced
 features of ADB</li>

 <li><a href="adb/adb-tweaking.html">Tweaking the ADB Code
 Generator</a> - Explains the available mechanisms to extend
 ADB</li>

 <li><a href="adb/adb-codegen-integration.html">ADB Integration with
 Axis2</a> - A guide to writing an extension using the integrator in
 order to integrate ADB with Axis2</li>

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 <li><a href="http-transport.html">HTTP Transports</a> - A description on HTTP sender and HTTP
 receiver in Axis2</li>

 <li><a href="transport_howto.html">Write Your Own Axis2
 Transport</a> - A quick and easy guide to create your own Axis2
 Transport protocol</li>
 </ul>

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 <li><a href="../tools/CodegenToolReference.html">Code
 Generator Tool Guide for Command Line and Ant Tasks</a> - Lists
 command line and Ant task references. How to build a file using
 custom Ant tasks and how to invoke a Code Generator from Ant</li>


 <li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/maven-aar-plugin.html">Maven2
 AAR Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to generate an Axis 2 service file
 (AAR file) using the Maven plug-in.</li>

 <li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/maven-java2wsdl-plugin.html">
 Maven2 Java2WSDL Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to using Java2WSDL
 Maven 2 Plug-in that takes a Java class as input and generates a
 WSDL, which describes a Web service for invoking the class
 methods</li>

 <li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/axis2-wsdl2code-maven-plugin/index.html">
 Maven2 WSDL2Code Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to using this plugin
 that takes as input a WSDL and generates client and server stubs
 for calling or implementing a Web service matching the WSDL.</li>
 </ul>
 </section><section><a id="Apache_Axis2_Developers"></a>
 <h2>Apache Axis2 Developers</h2>

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 <li><a href="adv-userguide.html">Advanced User's Guide</a> - A
 quick start user's guide for more experienced users and developers
 on how to install, create Web services and Web service clients
 using Axis2.

 <ul>

 <li><a href="adv-userguide.html#introduction">Introduction</a> -
 Outlines the overall direction of the user guide, with a high level
 introduction on Axis2</li>

 <li><a href="installationguide.html">Download and Installation</a>
 - Lists the different distribution packages offered by Axis2, and
 the installations for the standalone and as part of a J2EE servlet
 container methods.</li>

 <li><a href="adv-userguide.html#ws_codegen">Creating a new Web
 Service with Code Generation</a> - Axis2 provides two ways to
 create new Web Services: using code generation and XML based
 primary APIs. This section explains how to start from a WSDL, and
 create a new Service with code generation</li>

 <li><a href="xmlbased-server.html">Writing Web Services Using
 Axis2's Primary APIs</a> - Explains how to create new Web Services
 using XML based primary APIs</li>

 <li><a href="adv-userguide.html#client">Writing a Web Service
 Client with Code Generation</a> - Axis2 also provides a more
 complex, yet powerful XML based client API that is intended for
 advanced users. However, if you are a new user we recommend using
 the code generation approach presented below</li>

 <li><a href="dii.html">Writing Web Service Clients Using Axis2's
 Primary APIs</a> - This section presents complex yet powerful XML
 based client APIs, which is intended for advanced users to write
 Web services clients</li>

 <li><a href="adv-userguide.html#config">Configuring Axis2</a> -
 Axis2 configuration is based on a repository and standard archive
 formats. Here you will find details on how to configure Axis2. You
 will also find reference documents that lead to greater detail in
 this area.</li>
 </ul>
 </li>

 <li><a href="Axis2ArchitectureGuide.html">Axis2 Architecture
 Guide</a> - Introduction to Axis2's modular architecture</li>


 <li><a href="../api/index.html">Online
 Java Docs</a> - Java API documentation</li>

 <li><a href="../refLib.html">Reference Library</a> - This document
 provides additional information to developers on WS-*
 specifications, Java language specifications, Subversion (SVN)
 control etc.</li>
 </ul>
 </section><section><a id="References"></a>
 <h2>References</h2>

 <p>Gives you a list of published articles, tutorials and
 Questions-Answers on Apache Axis2. <a href="../articles.html">Check
 them out</a> for that extra knowledge on the next generation Web
 services engine Apache Axis2. Be informed and up-to-date!</p>
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	<section><a id="Apache_Axis2.2FJava_Version_2.0.1_DocumentationIndex"></a>
	<h1>Apache Axis2/Java Version 2.0.1 Documentation
	Index</h1>
	<section><a id="Introduction"></a>
	<h2>Introduction</h2>

	<p>Apache Axis2, the third generation Web services engine is more
	efficient, more modular and more XML-oriented than its predecessor
	<a href="http://ws.apache.org/axis/" class="externalLink">Apache Axis</a>. It is
	carefully designed to support the easy addition of plug-in modules
	that extend its functionality for features such as security and
	increased reliability.</p>

	<p>Apache Axis2 Version 2.0.1 is a bugfix release, fixing several
	problems in version 1.5. Please see the release notes for more
	details.</p>

	<p>This page describes our list of available documents.</p>
	</section><section><a id="Apache_Axis2_User.27s_Guide"></a>
	<h2>Apache Axis2 User's Guide</h2>

	<p>You can get started with Axis2 with the assistance of the
	following documents. They will guide you through the Axis2
	download, installation (both as a standalone Web services engine
	and as part of a J2EE compliant servlet container), and
	instructions on how to write Web services and Web services client
	using Apache Axis2.</p>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="userguide.html#intro">Introduction</a>- Gives you an
	introduction to what Axis2 is, the life cycle of a Web services
	message, how Axis2 handles SOAP messages and also includes a basic
	description on Axis2 distributions, and how Axis2 behaves as part
	of a Web application or as a standalone client that is not part of
	a J2EE application.</li>

	<li><a href="installationguide.html">Download and Installation</a>-
	Lists the different distribution packages offered by Axis2 and
	gives in-depth instructions on the installation of the standalone
	method and as part of a J2EE servlet container.</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-installingtesting.html">Testing Client
	Code</a> - The best way to make sure that your system is running
	Axis2 is to install and test both a service and a client. This
	document describes this process in easy to understand steps.</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-introtoservices.html">Introduction to
	Services</a> - The term "Web services" can apply to a number of
	different ways of sending information back and forth. However, this
	guide focuses on the sending and receiving of SOAP messages and
	Message Exchange Patterns (MEPs).</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-creatingclients.html">Creating Clients from
	WSDL</a> - When it comes to creating a Web service client, you can
	do it manually as described in the next document. However, in most
	cases, you will have a Web Service Description Language (WSDL)
	definition that describes the messages that clients should send and
	expect to receive. Axis2 provides several ways to use this
	definition to automatically generate a client. This document
	explains how to create a client using WSDL definitions.</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-buildingservices.html">Building Services
	from Scratch</a> - Now that you know how to use Axis2 to generate
	clients from WSDL as described in the document before, this
	document digs a little deeper, showing you how to create services,
	and how to create both services and clients "from scratch", so to
	speak.</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-samples.html">Samples</a> - The Axis2
	Standard Distribution provides a number of samples you can use as a
	guide for implementing specific features and capabilities. These
	services are listed in this document along with basic introductions
	for each one.</li>

	<li><a href="userguide-forfurtherstudy.html">For Further Study</a>
	- This section lists resource documents for further study.

	<ul>

	<li><a href="pojoguide.html">POJO Web Services using Apache
	Axis2</a>-This guide will show you how to create a Plain Old Java
	Object (POJO) for deploying using Apache Axis2 on Apache Tomcat.
	POJOs are fast to build and easy to maintain, which means you'll
	save a lot of time building and debugging your code</li>

	<li><a href="quickstartguide.html">Axis2 Quick Start Guide</a>-The
	purpose of this guide is to get you started on creating services
	and clients using Axis2 as quickly as possible. It demonstrates how
	to create Web services using a variety of different
	technologies.</></li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	</ul>
	Also see our <a href="../faq.html">FAQ page</a> to answer those
	common questions in mind.
	</section><section><a id="How_To"></a>
	<h2>How To</h2>

	<p>This section deals with more advanced topics including Axis2
	support features such as Transports, Attachments, Pluggable Data
	Binding, Security, and REST Web services in detail.</p>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="webadminguide.html">Web Administrator's Guide</a> -
	Detailed instructions on the administration console of Axis2 Web
	application, which provides run-time configuration of Axis2.</li>

	<li><a href="migration.html">Migrating from Axis 1.x to Axis 2</a>
	- Guiding Axis 1.x users in upgrading to Axis2</li>

	<li><a href="app_server.html">Application Server Specific
	Configuration Guide</a> - Provides extra configuration information
	required for application servers to run Axis2 to its fullest
	potential</li>

	<li><a href="http://ws.apache.org/axiom/userguide/userguide.html" class="externalLink">Axiom User Guide</a> -
	An introduction to Axis2's Object Model</li>

	<li><a href="rest-ws.html">REST Support</a>-Introduction on
	Representational State Transfer</li>

	<li><a href="Axis2-rpc-support.html">Axis2 RPC Support</a> - This
	document talks about the Axis2's Remote Procedure Calls support in
	a set of easy to understand implementation steps</li>

	<li><a href="mtom-guide.html">MTOM Guide -Sending Binary Data with
	SOAP</a> - Explains how to send binary data using the SOAP Message
	Transmission Optimization Mechanism</li>

	<li><a href="axis2config.html">Axis2 Configuration Guide</a> -
	Explains the three configurations in Axis2: global, service, and
	module</li>


	<li><a href="WS_policy.html">Web Services Policy Support In
	Axis2</a> - Introduction to the role of Web services policy in
	Axis2</li>

	<li><a href="spring.html">Spring Framework</a> - A guide on how to
	use Axis2 with the Spring Framework</li>

	<li><a href="json_support.html">JSON Support</a> - This document
	explains how to use JSON support implementation in Axis2. Includes
	details on test cases and samples</li>

	<li><a href="corba-deployer.html">Exposing CORBA Services as Web Services</a> - This guide explains how to expose a CORBA Services as a Web Services in Axis2
	using an example</li>

	<li><a href="ejb-provider.html">Guide to using EJB Provider in
	Axis2</a> - This guide explains how to use an EJB provider in Axis2
	using an example</li>


	<li><a href="tomcat-http2-integration-guide.html">Apache Tomcat 11 + HTTP/2 Integration Guide</a> - Production-ready configuration guide for deploying Axis2 with HTTP/2 support on Apache Tomcat 11, featuring enhanced JSON processing and superior performance compared to WildFly</li>

	<li><a href="wildfly-http2-integration-guide.html">WildFly + HTTP/2 Integration Guide</a> - Lessons learned from HTTP/2 integration attempts with WildFly, architectural insights, and the evolution to Enhanced Moshi H2 optimization</li>

	</ul>


	<p><strong>Data Bindings:</strong></p>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="adb/adb-howto.html">ADB How-to</a> - A guide on the
	Axis2 Databinding Framework (ADB)</li>

	<li><a href="adb/adb-advanced.html">Advanced ADB Framework
	Features</a> - Provides an insight into the newly added advanced
	features of ADB</li>

	<li><a href="adb/adb-tweaking.html">Tweaking the ADB Code
	Generator</a> - Explains the available mechanisms to extend
	ADB</li>

	<li><a href="adb/adb-codegen-integration.html">ADB Integration with
	Axis2</a> - A guide to writing an extension using the integrator in
	order to integrate ADB with Axis2</li>

	</ul>

	<p><strong>Transports:</strong></p>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="http-transport.html">HTTP Transports</a> - A description on HTTP sender and HTTP
	receiver in Axis2</li>

	<li><a href="transport_howto.html">Write Your Own Axis2
	Transport</a> - A quick and easy guide to create your own Axis2
	Transport protocol</li>
	</ul>

	<p><strong>Axis2 Tools:</strong></p>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="../tools/CodegenToolReference.html">Code
	Generator Tool Guide for Command Line and Ant Tasks</a> - Lists
	command line and Ant task references. How to build a file using
	custom Ant tasks and how to invoke a Code Generator from Ant</li>


	<li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/maven-aar-plugin.html">Maven2
	AAR Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to generate an Axis 2 service file
	(AAR file) using the Maven plug-in.</li>

	<li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/maven-java2wsdl-plugin.html">
	Maven2 Java2WSDL Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to using Java2WSDL
	Maven 2 Plug-in that takes a Java class as input and generates a
	WSDL, which describes a Web service for invoking the class
	methods</li>

	<li><a href="../tools/maven-plugins/axis2-wsdl2code-maven-plugin/index.html">
	Maven2 WSDL2Code Plug-in Guide</a> - A guide to using this plugin
	that takes as input a WSDL and generates client and server stubs
	for calling or implementing a Web service matching the WSDL.</li>
	</ul>
	</section><section><a id="Apache_Axis2_Developers"></a>
	<h2>Apache Axis2 Developers</h2>

	<ul>

	<li><a href="adv-userguide.html">Advanced User's Guide</a> - A
	quick start user's guide for more experienced users and developers
	on how to install, create Web services and Web service clients
	using Axis2.

	<ul>

	<li><a href="adv-userguide.html#introduction">Introduction</a> -
	Outlines the overall direction of the user guide, with a high level
	introduction on Axis2</li>

	<li><a href="installationguide.html">Download and Installation</a>
	- Lists the different distribution packages offered by Axis2, and
	the installations for the standalone and as part of a J2EE servlet
	container methods.</li>

	<li><a href="adv-userguide.html#ws_codegen">Creating a new Web
	Service with Code Generation</a> - Axis2 provides two ways to
	create new Web Services: using code generation and XML based
	primary APIs. This section explains how to start from a WSDL, and
	create a new Service with code generation</li>

	<li><a href="xmlbased-server.html">Writing Web Services Using
	Axis2's Primary APIs</a> - Explains how to create new Web Services
	using XML based primary APIs</li>

	<li><a href="adv-userguide.html#client">Writing a Web Service
	Client with Code Generation</a> - Axis2 also provides a more
	complex, yet powerful XML based client API that is intended for
	advanced users. However, if you are a new user we recommend using
	the code generation approach presented below</li>

	<li><a href="dii.html">Writing Web Service Clients Using Axis2's
	Primary APIs</a> - This section presents complex yet powerful XML
	based client APIs, which is intended for advanced users to write
	Web services clients</li>

	<li><a href="adv-userguide.html#config">Configuring Axis2</a> -
	Axis2 configuration is based on a repository and standard archive
	formats. Here you will find details on how to configure Axis2. You
	will also find reference documents that lead to greater detail in
	this area.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>

	<li><a href="Axis2ArchitectureGuide.html">Axis2 Architecture
	Guide</a> - Introduction to Axis2's modular architecture</li>


	<li><a href="../api/index.html">Online
	Java Docs</a> - Java API documentation</li>

	<li><a href="../refLib.html">Reference Library</a> - This document
	provides additional information to developers on WS-*
	specifications, Java language specifications, Subversion (SVN)
	control etc.</li>
	</ul>
	</section><section><a id="References"></a>
	<h2>References</h2>

	<p>Gives you a list of published articles, tutorials and
	Questions-Answers on Apache Axis2. <a href="../articles.html">Check
	them out</a> for that extra knowledge on the next generation Web
	services engine Apache Axis2. Be informed and up-to-date!</p>
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