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Open SPM File

A file with the SPM extension is a package created by the Salt Package Manager (SPM).

About SPM Software

Salt Package Manager allows you to package Salt formulas to simplify distribution to Salt masters.

SPM's design was influenced by other existing software packaging systems, including RPM, Yum, and Pacman.

Function of the SPM file

It is basically a zipped folder that contains a collection of pillar and state files that make up a formula.

SPM files can be used for various purposes, such as configuring users or permissions, or configuring and starting a service.

To build an SPM package, the formula files must be organized in a folder of the system that is being built, followed by creating a file of type FORMULA, which stores metadata used by SPM, in the root of the package folder, and then run spm build, naming the folder.

Salt is a configuration management system used to keep remote nodes in defined states.

It can also be used as a distributed remote execution system to execute commands and fetch data on remote nodes.

It should be noted that a Salt master is a server that acts as a central control bus for the minions, which are clients.

SPM and Windows

As for Windows, there is the Windows Package Manager, which provides a software repository and a package manager similar to Linux, through yum and apt.

This allows you to do installations on Windows, remotely.

Software to open a SPM file

The SPM extension file is proprietary and should not be attempted to be opened with any software other than Salt Package Manager

Salt Package Manager

How Can I Open SPM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SPM file is to find a SPM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SPM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SPM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SPM file opener then try to search online for "SPM viewer", "application to open SPM file" or "open SPM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SPM file

How Can I Open SPM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SPM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SPM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SPM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SPM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SPM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SPM file then try to search for "SPM viewer", "application to open SPM file" or "read SPM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SPM file

How Can I Open SPM File on Android

If you downloaded a SPM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SPM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SPM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SPM viewer", "SPM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SPM File on iPhone or iPad

To open SPM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SPM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SPM". This way you can find apps which can open SPM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SPM viewer" or "SPM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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