File Name Extensions

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

.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.

.pdf

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.