.ATOMSVC File Extension

Atom Service Document

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General Information

Title ATOMSVC File Extension
Extension .atomsvc
Full Form Atom Service Document
File Type Service Document
Developer IETF
MIME Type application/atomsvc+xml

File Function

Primary Function Data service definition
Additional Functions OData service description
Features XML-based, AtomPub protocol

File Characteristics

Quality Standardized
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Integration Yes
Reporting Yes
Business Intelligence Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data interception
Best Practices Use HTTPS, Authentication

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Update OData Version 4.01

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .atom, .json

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Excel Paid, Subscription Windows, Mac
Power BI Free, Subscription Windows
Tableau Paid Windows, Mac