.CNF File Extension
2 file types use the .cnf file extension.
MySQL Configuration File
| Developer | Oracle |
| Popularity |
4.3 | 149 Votes |
| Category | Settings Files |
| Format | Text |
What is a CNF file?
Configuration file used by MySQL, an open-source relational database program; contains settings such as the default character encoding, timeouts, and cache and buffer settings; often modified to fine-tune performance depending on the use of the database.
More Information
The MySQL configuration file has the name my.cnf. It is most often located in the /etc/ directory. The file is saved in a plain text format.
Common CNF Filenames
my.cnf - The primary MySQL configuration file located in the /etc/ directory by default.
Programs that open CNF files
Telnet Configuration File
| Developer | N/A |
| Popularity |
4.0 | 25 Votes |
| Category | Settings Files |
| Format | N/A |
What is a CNF file?
Stores information used to make a telnet connection, such as the server name, username, and password; serves as a shortcut for common telnet sessions.
Programs that open CNF files
Windows
Windows Telnet
Mac
Mac OS X Terminal