References to the location of the CONNX Data Dictionary which contains the metadata for the underlying data sources.
By using this file, configurations can be moved between different environments (e.g., from Development to Production) without manually re-entering credentials and paths.
While the specific tags can vary by version, a standard conn_exp.xml generally includes:
Setting up shared connections to enable users to access central providers.
Because it is a plaintext file, it can be managed with several tools: XML File Schema - Broadcom TechDocs
Using XML template files as deployment descriptors for configuration movement. How to View or Edit
Some variants may include XSLT or validation rules used by tools like Oxygen XML Editor to process the data during the export/import phase. Usage Contexts Industry/Platform Typical Use Case Enterprise Data