Re: pg_hba.conf alternative - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

From korry
Subject Re: pg_hba.conf alternative
Date
Msg-id 200602090812.28624.korry@starband.net
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In response to Re: pg_hba.conf alternative  (Andrew Dunstan <andrew@dunslane.net>)
Responses Re: pg_hba.conf alternative
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> Why would you not simply set this up on a seperate machine to which only
> the trusted admins had access? Most data centers I am familiar with use
> single purpose machines anyway. If someone is trusted as root on your
> box they can screw you no matter what you do. Pretending otherwise is
> just folly.

Agreed - that would be a much better (easier and more secure) solution where 
practical.
        -- Korry


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