BFF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .bff
Primary Usage Backup Archive
File Type Binary
Developed by IBM
Compression Optional
Encryption Not Standard
File System Support Multiple
Maximum Archive Size Dependent on File System
Operating System Support Unix, Linux, AIX
Endianess Big Endian
Recovery Record Option No
Split Archive Support No
Metadata Support Limited
MIME Type application/x-bff
Signature / Magic Number Not defined
Compatibility Specific to IBM Systems
Used in industries IT, Systems Backup
Can be opened with IBM Tools, Custom Scripts
Multi-volume Archive No
Can contain Multiple files and directories
Update Mechanism Full replacement
Search Functionality Limited to file names within the archive