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Old 12-15-2010
Hide DB Credentials in unix
Hi,

I my unix we have one file that contains all the database credentials.
we are calling that file while connecting databse.

I need to hide that file....other user should not view that file.
How to do this. Please suggest me apart from permisstion(chmod) level suggestion.

Regards,
Siva
# 2  
Old 12-15-2010
make that file hidden.(i.e. with . precedence)

Code:
/path/.dbFile

R0H0N
# 3  
Old 12-15-2010
thanks ... i am not asking about hide a file..i want secure my credential file
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Old 12-15-2010
Quote:
i want secure my credential file
What does this mean? Please give an example without using the word "secure" (a word which has many meanings).
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