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

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

application/x-sas-dmdb is the MIME type for SAS DMDB files. These files are used in SAS environments for storing data mining workspaces.

They contain structured results from data mining tasks. This format holds metadata and derived statistics. It helps SAS software manage analytical models efficiently.

Used in SAS for predictive analytics and data mining tasks.
Optimized to handle large datasets and complex variables.
Stores model settings, variable roles, and calculation summaries.

Files using this MIME type typically appear as SAS7BDMD or S7M.

Its primary purpose is to speed up repeated analyses by reusing stored data mining outputs. Advanced analytics in SAS rely on this file type for smooth and efficient data processing.

Associated file extensions

.sas7bdmd, .s7m

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-sas-dmdb

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sas7bdmd, .s7m

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.