.CNF File Extension

CNF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MySQL Configuration File

The configuration file contains settings like encoding, timeouts, cache and buffer configurations. These can be adjusted to optimize database performance. You can create a CNF file using the following...

General Information

Title CNF File Extension
Extension .cnf
Full Form Configuration File
File Type Text File
Developer MySQL AB
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Initialize variables, Configure services
Features Text-based, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Configuration Yes
Server Optimization Yes
Environment Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Restrict access, Encrypt file

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Notable Changes Syntax updates, Feature additions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ini, .conf, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MySQL Server Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux, UNIX
MariaDB Server Free Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Solaris
Percona Server Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Telnet Configuration File

Files with .cnf extension store telnet connection information. The .cnf files contain the telnet server name, username, and password. These files work as shortcuts for quick access to common telnet se...

General Information

Title CNF File Extension
Extension .cnf
Full Form Telnet Configuration File
File Type Configuration File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store configuration
Additional Functions Initialize settings
Features Text-based, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Network Configuration Yes
Remote Administration Yes
Session Scripts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive info exposure
Best Practices Secure storage, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf, .ini

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PuTTY Free Windows, Unix-based
Telnet Clients Varies Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix-based