Re: Database Security Rev.,

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2002


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texte = >9.X Mac OS >WebDNA 4.5 > >Hello, >I'm looking for you all's advise on database security. > >This .db thing has been somewhat of a mystery for >me... > >W* admin: >I have .db routed to the webcat plugin. > >WebCat admin: >I have .db as an allowable database. >I do not have .db's as a serveable extension. >no search,append,showcart commands allowed. > >Here is the deal... >Some of my .db's I can access through FTP and some >I can't. > >It appears like all of .db's are *not* served via http: > >So, my conclusion is that my databases are pretty safe as >long as noone gets ahold of my ftp user/pass. > >My main question: >I have 2 databases. both get written to daily. (one just gets >appended, >the other gets replaced, appended and deleted.) > >The database that just gets appended is accessable through ftp. > >The database that gets written to is not. > >FINALLY, HERE IS THE QUESTION: ;-) >Is this how the databases are supposed to function? > With WebStar FTP yes. If you most to a different type of FTP server, Rumpus for example you will be able to see all databases. The best option if you really want to be secure is place all database's in the global's folder and don't allow ftp access to that folder.Jeff LoganPersonal service is #1 priority to us.------------------------------------------------ InsideOut Marketing and Web Solutions Web, Marketing and Print Design Toll Free: 1-800-500-8401 Phone: 360.683.5774 Fax: 360.683.5857 Email: mailto:jeff@insideout.com 229 South Sequim Ave, Sequim, WA 98382 http://www.insideout.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
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  4. Re: Database Security Rev., (Jay Van Vark 2002)
  5. Re: Database Security Rev., (Donovan 2002)
  6. Re: Database Security Rev., (Stuart Tremain 2002)
  7. Re: Database Security Rev., (Jay Van Vark 2002)
  8. Re: Database Security Rev., (Donovan 2002)
  9. Re: Database Security Rev., (Andrew Simpson 2002)
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  11. Re: Database Security Rev., (Jeff Logan 2002)
  12. Database Security Rev., (Donovan 2002)
>9.X Mac OS >WebDNA 4.5 > >Hello, >I'm looking for you all's advise on database security. > >This .db thing has been somewhat of a mystery for >me... > >W* admin: >I have .db routed to the webcat plugin. > >WebCat admin: >I have .db as an allowable database. >I do not have .db's as a serveable extension. >no search,append,showcart commands allowed. > >Here is the deal... >Some of my .db's I can access through FTP and some >I can't. > >It appears like all of .db's are *not* served via http: > >So, my conclusion is that my databases are pretty safe as >long as noone gets ahold of my ftp user/pass. > >My main question: >I have 2 databases. both get written to daily. (one just gets >appended, >the other gets replaced, appended and deleted.) > >The database that just gets appended is accessable through ftp. > >The database that gets written to is not. > >FINALLY, HERE IS THE QUESTION: ;-) >Is this how the databases are supposed to function? > With WebStar FTP yes. If you most to a different type of FTP server, Rumpus for example you will be able to see all databases. The best option if you really want to be secure is place all database's in the global's folder and don't allow ftp access to that folder.Jeff LoganPersonal service is #1 priority to us.------------------------------------------------ InsideOut Marketing and Web Solutions Web, Marketing and Print Design Toll Free: 1-800-500-8401 Phone: 360.683.5774 Fax: 360.683.5857 Email: mailto:jeff@insideout.com 229 South Sequim Ave, Sequim, WA 98382 http://www.insideout.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Jeff Logan

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