There are also some other file types that you might see on a Web server. These files are usually to give you more power and flexibility on your Web site.
.asp
A .asp file indicates that the Web page is an Active Server Page. ASP provides scripting, macros, and include files to a Web site. It also provides database connectivity and much more. More about ASP.
.cfm and .cfml
These file types indicate that the file is a ColdFusion file. ColdFusion is a powerful server-side content management tool that brings macros, scripting, and more to your Web pages. More about ColdFusion.
.shtm and .shtml
This file type indicates an HTML file that should be viewed with the SSI interpreter. SSI stands for Server Side Includes. These allow you to include one Web page inside another, and add macro-like actions to your Web sites. More about SSI.
.php and .php3
This indicates a PHP run Web page. PHP is a Web scripting program that brings scripting, macros, and includes to your Web site. More about PHP.
