> So, the question is, can someone go through these (public) web pages and > access the postgresql database if the postgresql server is running on > the private machine? > > We have other data in the postgresql and would like to only have to use > one database types, i.e., postgresql. If you are using proper host control then yes you can make it so that the PHP user is only able to access the public data in the private database. See here: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/client-authentication.html http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/user-manag.html Sincerely, Joshua D. Drake -- PostgreSQL - XMPP: jdrake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Consulting, Development, Support, Training 503-667-4564 - http://www.commandprompt.com/ The PostgreSQL Company, serving since 1997 -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
