What is MIME type "application/x-sas-audit"?

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

The MIME type application/x-sas-audit is used by SAS software to create audit files. These files record system events and user actions during data processing. They capture details about how operations run in a SAS environment.

This file type helps in troubleshooting and checking compliance. It stores a record of processes for later review.

• Log SAS sessions: It records detailed information about operations.
• Track data changes: It helps monitor alterations made during processing.
• Support audits: It serves for compliance and security checks.
• Assist in debugging: It provides clues when errors occur.

Files using this MIME type typically appear with extensions like ST7 and SAS7BAUD.
They are automatically generated during SAS audit processes and are key for recording system behavior.

For more details, check the SAS Institute official website or related technical documentation.

Associated file extensions

.st7, .sas7baud

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-sas-audit
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-sas-audit">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/x-sas-audit');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.st7, .sas7baud