B.10. Mysql 5.0 Faq: Mysql Cluster - Oracle 5.0 Reference Manual

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Questions and Answers
B.9.1: Where can I find documentation that addresses security issues for MySQL?
The best place to start is
Other portions of the MySQL Documentation which you may find useful with regard to specific security
concerns include the following:
• Section 6.1.1, "Security
• Section 6.1.3, "Making MySQL Secure Against
• Section C.5.4.1, "How to Reset the Root
• Section 6.1.5, "How to Run MySQL as a Normal
• Section 21.2.2.6, "User-Defined Function Security
• Section 6.1.4, "Security-Related
• Section 6.1.6, "Security Issues with
• Section 2.18, "Postinstallation Setup and
• Section 6.3.6.1, "Basic SSL
B.9.2: Does MySQL 5.0 have native support for SSL?
Most 5.0 binaries have support for SSL connections between the client and server. See
"Using SSL for Secure
You can also tunnel a connection using SSH, if (for example) the client application does not support
SSL connections. For an example, see
with SSH".
B.9.3: Is SSL support be built into MySQL binaries, or must I recompile the binary myself to
enable it?
Most 5.0 binaries have SSL enabled for client-server connections that are secured, authenticated, or
both. See Section 6.3.6, "Using SSL for Secure
B.9.4: Does MySQL 5.0 have built-in authentication against LDAP directories?
Not at this time.
B.9.5: Does MySQL 5.0 include support for Roles Based Access Control (RBAC)?
Not at this time.

B.10. MySQL 5.0 FAQ: MySQL Cluster

In the following section, we answer questions that are frequently asked about MySQL Cluster and the
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MySQL 5.0 FAQ: MySQL Cluster
Does MySQL 5.0 have built-in authentication against LDAP directories?
Does MySQL 5.0 include support for Roles Based Access Control (RBAC)?
Chapter 6, Security.
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Connections".
storage engine.
Which versions of the MySQL software support Cluster? Do I have to compile from
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Section 6.3.7, "Connecting to MySQL Remotely from Windows
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