What is MIME type "application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml is an XML-based MIME type designed for device management. It follows the SyncML Device Management standard and transmits commands and configuration details between devices and management servers.

This MIME type carries instructions such as remote configuration and policy updates. It is key for over‐the‐air device provisioning and resource management in enterprise and mobile environments.

• Remote Configuration: Updates device settings and network parameters.
• Device Provisioning: Automates the setup process with predefined policies.
• Policy Enforcement: Distributes security and operational commands to devices.

Files using this MIME type often have the extension XDM. The XML format ensures clear, structured data exchange and precise command execution.

For more details on SyncML standards, check out SyncML on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.xdm

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.syncml.dm+xml');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.xdm