For ISVs and OEMs: A Guide to Securing MySQL in Windows-Based Applications

Topics: Embedded, Microsoft Windows, Security

Windows is the most popular platform for MySQL's ISVand OEM customers: 72% of those surveyed use Windows for development and 59% use Windows as their deployment platform. This white paper provides the best practices to secure an installation of MySQL Database embedded in Windows platform-based applications. The paper covers the following MySQL security-related topics:

MySQL Database Installation and Configuration Options
Understanding the MySQL Database Security Model
Post-Installation Tasks
Account Management
Password Management
Encryption
Data Communication
Database Replication

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