3 articles tagged "security reasons"

How Do I Enable remote access to PostgreSQL database server?
By default, PostgreSQL database server remote access disabled for security reasons. However, some time you need to provide the remote access to database server from home computer or from web server.
Step # 1: Login over ssh if server is outside your IDC
Login over ssh to remote PostgreSQL database server:
$ ssh user@remote.pgsql.server.com
Step # 2: Enable [...]
Restrict the use of su command
su is used to become another user during a login session. Invoked without a username, su defaults to becoming the super user. The user will be prompted for a password, if appropriate. Invalid passwords will produce an error message. All attempts, both valid and invalid, are logged to [...]
How Do I Enable Remote Access To MySQL Database Server?

By default, MySQL database server remote access disabled for security reasons. However, some time you need to provide the remote access to database server from home or from web server.