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Version Tokens in MySQL 5.7

2016-01-05 KENNETH 0

In MySQL 5.7.8 we added support for version tokens. This is a new feature that enables you to prevent accessing incorrect or out-of-date data, and stray modifications executing on the wrong server. For some backstory When there are multiple MySQL instances running on a Linux machine, there is a reasonable chance that clients could connect to the wrong instance.… Source: mysqlserverteam.com

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Secure by Default in MySQL 5.7

2015-12-29 KENNETH 0

MySQL 5.7 comes with enhancements which makes a deployment secure by default. These features try to minimize attack surface as much as possible without hampering usability aspect. They are useful for novice user because they help close common security loopholes which can be leveraged by an attacker.… Source: mysqlserverteam.com