Data Files

Kerberos are the primary creators and users of the KEYTAB file. It is a protocol used in network authentication. All the Kerberos principles get stored therein in pairs. The primary key of the company is also stored in an encoded and encrypted form. KEYTAB is an authentication file. It plays a critical role in ensuring […]

An LDIF extension is crucial in directories in the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. This file format is that of an LDAP interchange. One key role this file plays is in the authentication. So much information stored within the file is for user authentication. Such users include those using critical services, such as bank accounts and […]

People who use Microsoft Powerpoint 97-2003 are the most likely to encounter PPS files. Those using the newer versions are saved with the PPSX extension. Nonetheless, you can still view PPS files if you are using the newer PowerPoint version. They are files related to Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentations. Generally, you use it to save […]

TDMS in full means Technical Data Management System. TDMS files are basically data files. Inside the file are simulation or measurement details saved via an NI application. Good examples of NI software is DIAdem and LabVIEW. Apart from statistical data on simulation, TDMS files also contain explanatory information. Examples of such information include procedure, test […]

Attribute Relation File Format is ARFF in full. It is an ASCII text file extension commonly used by Weka which is a machine learning software. The software is free under the GNU General Public License. It is made up of two unique sections; a header section coupled with a list of attributes i.e., date, relational, […]

Apache Avro is the creator of Avro files. Apache is a serialization system commonly used by Apache Hadoop. An Avro file keeps data definition (schema) plus the data jointly in one file. This eases compatible programs to read the information stored effectively. Avro usually has the data definition in JSON format while the data itself […]

If you are clueless about CV files, they were created by CodeView, which explains the abbreviation. This was in the year 1985 by a person called David Norris. CodeView is a utility used a standalone debugger that comes as a package with Microsoft C 4.0 and above. A CV file keeps debugging details like frame […]

A GIS file is a settings file. It is a program created by SFS Console used for installing games developed by Zaplots. It is usually saved in text form and has a CFS reference. This CFS reference can be used for playing games in a CFS Console. GIS files fall under the data file category. […]

You probably have a rough idea of what a NOTEBOOK file is from its name. These are files with a notebook created using the SMART Notebook application. They are commonly used in schools to develop volatile lecture materials. You can use them to save images, videos, audios as well as diagrams. NOTEBOOK files are sharable […]

These are data files, also referred to as Quicken financial data format. Quicken by Intuit INC mainly uses QDP files. It is an accounting and financial tool used in Windows. It saves financial portfolios, accounts, balance details and transactions of users as well as tax information. As long as the file stays valid, Quicken always […]