Thread: Re: [INTERFACES] PSQL Working, but PGAccess Not Connecting.

Thomas Lockhart wrote:
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> Perhaps the "-i" is disabled by default to enhance out-of-the-box
> network security?
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>                        - Thomas
Hi,

Could you tell why it is less secure to run postmaster in IP sockets
than using Unix sockets ?

TIA

PS: I am awaiting for the final release of Postgres' book  , as a not-e.professional
working in a not-dot.industry I still prefer a book's touch over a monitor's glare ...

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On Thu, 17 Aug 2000, tuan wrote:
> Thomas Lockhart wrote:

> > Perhaps the "-i" is disabled by default to enhance out-of-the-box
> > network security?

> Could you tell why it is less secure to run postmaster in IP sockets
> than using Unix sockets ?

I'll take a stab at this.  Unix sockets are confined to the
single machine in question.  IP Sockets are (potentially)
open to the network.  Larger population of intruders.

Gord

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