SMS files have various extensions, each with a specific meaning. Many SMS files are ephemeral, so do not be alarmed if you cannot find a certain type of file.
Table A.1 SMS File Extensions
File Exten. | Description |
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.adc | Adds a collection to Collection Evaluator. |
.box | Folders that hold files temporarily until an SMS component moves or processes them. |
.ccr | Client configuration request. |
.cfg | Configuration file that describes parameters to use for the client component. |
.cmn | Collection membership update to Offer Manager. |
.ct0 | Master site control file. |
.ct1 | Proposed site control file from Hierarchy Manager. |
.ct3 | Proposed site control file from other services, such as Inbox Manager or License Metering. |
.dat | Inventory data file for inventory to be sent to parent site. |
.dc | Deletes a collection from Collection Evaluator. |
.ddr | Discovery data record (DDR). |
.ins | Instruction file for advertisements that designates which advertisement goes with which collection. |
.ist | Instruction file, received from another site, that is compressed and evaluated to determine which component the package file belongs to. |
.job | Job file to be processed. |
.lkp | Lookup file that describes which recipients (such as GUIDs) are to receive the instruction file. |
.lo_ | Old log file that was renamed when the maximum file size was reached. |
.log | Log file. |
.mif | Management Information Format (MIF) file. |
.mof | Managed Object Format (MOF) file: Template files for package and program data to be imported into the SMS site database (equivalent to an SMS 1.2 package definition file). |
.nal | Network Abstraction Layer (NAL) file that describes where to find the package contents. |
.ncf | Network configuration file. |
.nhm | No history MIF file (data inventory from clients). |
.ofn | Offer creation notification to Offer Manager. |
.ofr | Offer file that describes the package and program being offered. |
.p* | Package file to be sent to another site. |
.pcf | Patron configuration file that describes the files to be installed for the appropriate manager or agent to work. |
.pck | Package file received from another site. |
| Package definition file (PDF). |
.pkg | Package file that describes the package contents. |
.pkn | Package creation notification to Distribution Manager. |
.rpl | Replication file that does not require transaction processing. |
.rpt | Replication file that requires transaction processing. |
.sca | Site control file addition. |
.scd | Site control file deletion. |
.scu | Site configuration update. |
.sha | Site hierarchy addition. |
.sic | Software inventory complete (full software inventory data from clients). |
.sid | Software inventory delta (delta software inventory data from clients). |
.ssu | Site update to Hierarchy Manager. |
.svf | Status file from client and server components. |
.udc | Updates collection to Collection Evaluator. |