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

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

application/x-sas-backup is a MIME type for SAS backup files. It indicates a binary file used within the SAS environment for storing backups and recovery information.
The type is used specifically by SAS software to secure system configurations and data archives.

• Main use case: Managing and restoring backups in SAS systems.
• Other uses: Archiving SAS libraries, configurations, or datasets for recovery purposes.

Files tagged with this MIME type typically have the SAS7BBAK extension. The file is processed by SAS utilities rather than by general-purpose applications.
For additional technical details, consult SAS documentation or trusted resources on SAS data management.

Associated file extensions

.sas7bbak

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-sas-backup
  

HTML

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

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

Associated file extensions

.sas7bbak