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But someone determined to get in the database can simply edit sqlnet.ora
"Tanel Poder" <tanel.poder.003_at_mail.ee>
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Hi!
Put sqlnet.authentication_services = none in your server's sqlnet.ora. Then everyone has to use a password.
Tanel.
Just for grins, I'll ask this question... Is there any way to keep the Unix "root" user from logging into the database (i.e. connect internal or / as sysdba)? Currently using 8.1.7.4 on Solaris 8 here.
We have a couple people in our Unix admin group that feel the need to
"help" by writing their own DB monitoring scripts. Of course, they don't
know what they're talking about. They do not have formal logins for the
database, but since they are root users they are connecting via "connect
internal". This is not only counterproductive but actually a potential
security issue--just because someone has root doesn't necessarily entitle
them to see the data in the database. What if it is a payroll database?
So, I'm curious, is there any way to prevent access via "connect internal" or "/ as sysdba"?
Thanks in advance.
W
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