.CNF File Extension
2 file types use the .cnf file extension.
File Type 1MySQL Configuration File
| Developer | MySQL |
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| 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.
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Programs that open CNF files
Updated 8/12/2011
File Type 2Telnet Configuration File
| Developer | N/A |
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| Category | Settings Files |
| Format | N/A |
.CNF File Association 2
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
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