Discovery File
General Information
| Title | DISCO File Extension |
| Extension | .disco |
| Full Form | Discovery File |
| File Type | XML File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Web service discovery |
| Additional Functions | Service description, mapping |
| Features | XML format, service publication |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Services | Yes |
| Service Discovery | Yes |
| Networked Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Access control, encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Introduced with | UDDI, .NET Framework |
| Relevance | Declined with WCF |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wsdl, .svc, .asmx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community | Windows |
 Internet Information Services (IIS) |
Free with Windows | Windows |