we disagree on this... properly configuring/securing the mysql app is both a linux/mysql issue... it's an issue that would be useful to anyone running a mysql box, who's interested/needs security... we're looking for actual iptable examples, for both mysql server box, as well as client boxes that would talk to the server... peace.. -----Original Message----- From: gerald_clark [mailto:gerald_clark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, July 02, 2004 6:56 AM To: bedouglas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Cc: mysql@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'General Red Hat Linux discussion list' Subject: Re: iptables and mysql... This is not a mysql question, and please do not cross post. Any good book un Linux networking will cover this. Open port 3306. bruce wrote: >hi... > >i'm investigating what needs to be done to allow mysql on a server to be >used remotely by client machines. each machine is running iptables. so i'm >wondering what has to be in the iptables for the machine being used as the >mysql server, as well as the client machines that will be communicating with >the mysql box... > >also, how would i test that the iptable/mysql configuration setup is working >properly... > >i have rh8.0 and mysql v11.18-dist3.23.54 > >any pointers/comments/criticisms or actual iptable configs illustrating this >would be extremely helpful!!! > >thanks > >-bruce > > > > > -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
