Connection to database

[jango]

Hi,
I'm going to purchase a license but..

Now i'm running UBB. I want switch to vB:)
(it's not a question about the importer!) :cool:

The problem is that, in our net, we got a server that works as mysql and our admin don't want another pc with mysql. I know that vB can run with IIS on one pc and mysql on another. Right?
The question is..when Pc1 (the web server) connect to Pc2, for a query, the database' password is sent every times? Can be sniffed or can be sent with ssh?

Thank you

[ManagerJosh]

If another server is running MySQL, specify the servername eg.

mysql.yourdomain.com

Specify the MySQL Login for vBulletin

[jango]

Originally posted by ManagerJosh
If another server is running MySQL, specify the servername eg.

mysql.yourdomain.com

Specify the MySQL Login for vBulletin

I know that! i want to know if the packets travelling in the net contains username /passwd that can be sniffed.....

[jango]

No one can tell me more?:(

[Andy Z]

If the servers are both in the same NOC, then it is probable that the data will not leave the NOC to be delivered. I'm not an expert, so you might want to wait for another answer.

[jango]

Can someone answer me?

[okrogius]

Note that unless you have a huge community you shouldn't need mysql to be on a seperate dedicated machine.

[jango]

Originally posted by jango

The problem is that, in our net, we got a server that works as mysql and our admin don't want another pc with mysql.

[Wayne Luke]

Yes, you can have MySQL on one machine and your webserver and PHP on the other. This community does just that.

[jango]

I KNOW THAT!

I want to know if a sniffer between our Mysql server and the web server can catch the Mysql password.

[filburt1]

If they're both on a LAN and protected by a decent firewall, then no.

[Wayne Luke]

Originally posted by jango
I KNOW THAT!

I want to know if a sniffer between our Mysql server and the web server can catch the Mysql password.

That really depends on your internal security. Theoretically, yes, a sniffer on the line can catch it. It all depends on how secure the line is really.

[jango]

Is possibile to make a secure connection with ssh between the web server and the mysql?

[Wayne Luke]

That would be something you have to question on the MySQL site because you are accessing a MySQL Daemon not the computer directly.

www.mysql.com

[JamesUS]

If the two servers are in the same datacenter, you can give them their own private connection. Install an extra network card in each server and then link them directly - that way no-one else will be able to access what is transmitted.