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Ask Spokey

Submitted by Spokey on Thu, 2008-07-24 02:02.

I thought it might be useful to open a thread where people could ask questions or make suggestions for blogging subjects ... this is it!

If there is something you want to ask or something you want me to blog about, put down a comment in this thread and I'll see what I can do.

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Informix Security RedBook

Submitted by Spokey on Thu, 2008-07-24 10:45. Under: | |

IBM has recently released a new RedBook, called "Security and Compliance Solutions for IBM Informix Dynamic Server"

It looks to be a comprehensive review, covering:

    Role separation;
    Auditing;
    SQL security;
    Communication; and
    Backup security

It looks well worth a read.

Security is a big issue and I don't find most people take it seriously enough. Have a look at an optimally secure system design, then look at where your environment diverges from that. Break the deficiencies into bite-sized chunks that you can address as and when you have time.

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New IDS 11 eBook

Submitted by eherber on Thu, 2008-07-24 17:21. Under: | |

New IDS 11 eBook

The IBM Database Magazine offers a new free eBook for download. The eBook is written by Informix guru Lester Knutsen from Advanced DataTools and covers the IDS sysmaster database.

Just click on the graphic below, you might need to register in order to download the eBook:

Additional information about the IDS sysmaster database can found here:

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