Active Server Method
General Information
| Title | ASMX File Extension |
| Extension | .asmx |
| Full Form | Active Server Method |
| File Type | Web Services Source File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Host web service |
| Additional Functions | SOAP endpoint |
| Features | XML-based, Simple |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on service |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| SOAP Web Services | Yes |
| Data Exchange | Yes |
| Enterprise Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection, DoS |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | .NET Framework 1.0 |
| Latest Version | Integrated in .NET |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .svc, .wsdl, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Visual Studio |
Free, Commercial | Windows |
 IIS |
Free | Windows |
| Mono |
Free | Cross-platform |