PKA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pka
Full Name Packet Tracer Activity File
Associated Software Cisco Packet Tracer
File Type Activity File
Main Purpose Simulating network configurations and scenarios
File Category Education / Simulation
Containable Elements Network topologies, device configurations, instructions
Encryption Possible but not inherent
Editable with Cisco Packet Tracer
Popularity Widely used in networking education and training
MIME Type application/octet-stream
File Signature None specific / Binary
Creation by Exporting or saving within Cisco Packet Tracer
Accessibility Requires Cisco Packet Tracer to open/edit
Interactivity Level High (includes tasks, assessments)
Compression Not natively compressed
Integration with Other Tools Limited outside Cisco Packet Tracer
Versioning File version tied to Cisco Packet Tracer version
File Structure Binary with specific sections for configurations and instructions
Multi-Language Support Yes, for instructions within the activity
License Type Required Cisco Networking Academy membership or a valid license