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

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-fdb labels files used for SAS consolidation databases.
It marks a container that organizes structured data for SAS environments.
The format supports database consolidation and data management tasks used in analytical processing.

Main use: It holds consolidated data sets for efficient processing in SAS.
Additional applications: It aids in backup routines, data validation, and system recovery tasks.
Key functionality: It structures large volumes of data for reporting and statistical analysis.

Files identified with this MIME type come in forms like SF7 and SAS7BFDB.
This specialized type ensures that SAS tools and compatible software treat the file as a consolidation database container, preserving its data integrity and structure.
For more technical details on SAS file formats, visit the SAS official website.

Associated file extensions

.sf7, .sas7bfdb

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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


    Content-Type: application/x-sas-fdb

HTML

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


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

Associated file extensions

.sf7, .sas7bfdb

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.