Introduction

This appendix discusses some techniques for troubleshooting Axis2 and Axis 1.4 web services. It covers:

Having modelled your web service(s), developed your server code, built and deployed your application and web service EAR files, you are now ready to begin testing and finally delivering your web service.

Axis2 and Axis 1.4 represent a complex set of software and third-party products, especially when viewed from the perspective of running in an application server environment. While the IBM Cúram Social Program Management environment simplifies many aspects of web service development the final steps of testing and debugging your services can prove daunting. The various tips and techniques discussed here are neither new nor comprehensive, but are here to help you consider options and ways of increasing your effectiveness.