ASP Configuration File
General Information
| Title | ASA File Extension |
| Extension | .asa |
| Full Form | ASP Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/asa |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Define properties |
| Features | Server configuration, Script directives |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Development | Yes |
| Server Configuration | Yes |
| Application Settings | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive information exposure |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1996 with IIS 3.0 |
| Relevance | Legacy, Superseded by .config |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .config, .asp, .aspx, .ascx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft IIS |
Part of Windows | Windows |
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |