It consists of a Java and a C++ implementation of the SOAP server, and various utilities and APIs for generating and deploying Web service applications.

Using Apache Axis, developers can create interoperable, distributed computing applications.

Axis development takes place under the auspices of the Apache Software Foundation.

JWS files contain Java class source code that should be exposed as Web service.

In the case that you are using another web container, custom WAR archive creation will be required.