Re: Security question about INFORMIX-OnLine 7.12.UC1 on Solaris 2.5.1

lvov@my-dejanews.com wrote: > So the question is: how can I configure informix to accept connections only > from two hosts? > > I have tried to "play" with /etc/hosts.equiv file, but it seems to me that > infromix just ignores it: even putting '-*' didn't affect the server. > > Please email ANY suggestions to sergei@lvov.weizmann.ac.il, since I am kinda > desparate to find a solution. > > Thanks in advance, > Sergei > Simple. Use either your router or firewall to not allow traffic from outside sites to that TCP/IP port. Depending on the brand of router, you basically block that service from the outside. Then you make sure that you are developing a three tier'd solution. -HTH Uncle Mikey -- #include <std_disclaimer.h> /* Mike Segel (MS385) */ #include <No_Spam.h> #ifdef OFFENDED_BY_CONTENT The author takes no responsibility for this post. Any resembalence to a coherent rational thought is purely coincidence. -The Management. #endif ***************************** * Attention * -*- Due to AGIS's Refusal to Act Responsibly -*- Due to ACSI's Refusal to Act Responsibly We are blocking all of their domains at the packet level. This block will exist until they modify their policies to conform to existing RFCs and net community standards. We encourage all ISPs and domain holders to do the same. *****************************