Actually, Enterprise Manager was REALLY slow to load about 100+ databases, so I tend to think it was more of a performance issue. Especially given that it took MS FOREVER to release the patch. I mean a really really long time - like that the lag in database name display was a problem way back in SQL 7 and went through most of the life of 2000. The patch came out less than 6 months ago, so basically they got it out just in time for the 2005 release. Now *that's* amusing.
But we all know how MS is big on security so I'm sure that played a part too. <g> >I'm not exactly sure what patch you're talking about, I would have to look >and see why the patch was issued. > >As far as not announcing the username, and not putting your name on the >mailbox, that's all security by obscurity. It will work for a little while, >but the problem is that most people use security by obscurity as the only >form of security. > >For example: if you don't put your name on your mailbox, you will think >that you're more secure from thieves, and therefore won't be as careful to >lock your back door. You'll think "But the thief won't know if I'm home or >not, so he'll be too afraid to come through my back door." This, of course, >is ridiculous. Instead of relying on security by obscurity, you should make >sure your doors are locked, that you have good locks, good doors and >windows, and a good security system. > >In the computer world it's the same. Instead of hiding your username and >server ip, make sure you have a strong password. Make sure you don't have >any unnecessary services running. Make sure that you have proper >permissions on your files and databases. > >So take it from me. Security by obscurity only works if it's used in >combination with other, more powerful forms of security, and most of the >time just gets in the way of usability. Don't let your guard down just >because you've 'hidden' something. The thieves and hackers have ways of >finding that stuff out, ways that you might have never though of. > >Russ > >-----Original Message----- >From: Munson, Jacob [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:11 PM >To: CF-Talk >Subject: RE: Professional Opinions on HostMySite.com > >I was watching a show about house security once, and they said you >should never put your name on your mailbox (nor anywhere visible). Why >not? Because a thief can have a phone book in his car, and look up your >phone number from the name and address, then give a call to see if >you're not home. > >Would you announce to the world what your username is? Sure nobody has >your password, but giving out your username (or your DB name) gives a >hacker one less thing to figure out. What about paths in your web >server? Could a hacker wipe out all of your custom tags if he knew what >folder they were in? Probably not, but if he didn't have to discover >that much information, his job is that much easier. > >Again, I think if it weren't a security risk, MS would not have put out >a patch. > > > >[INFO] -- Access Manager: >This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential >and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the >intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, >distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any >reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission >in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in >its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. A2 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:229256 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
