SAR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .SAR
Full Form SAR Compressed File Archive
Developer SAP
Primary Use Software deployment for SAP applications
File Type Archive
Compression Yes
Encryption Not natively but can be added externally
Compatibility SAP Systems
Typical File Size Varies
Usage To package and distribute software and updates for SAP systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Archiving Utility SAPCAR (SAP CAR)
Similar Formats CAR (SAPCAR archive before version 7.00)
Advantages Efficient distribution of large SAP applications
Drawbacks Limited mainly to SAP environments
Integration Level High with SAP systems
Accessibility Through specific SAP administration tools
File Identification Header signature specific to SAR format
Operating System Support Windows, Linux, Unix
Can Contain Executable files, scripts, configuration files