mysql port open, why?

iplayfast · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 3:11 pm Post subject: mysql port open, why?

I'm setting up a web server and have emerged a minimum of things. It's an old pc and I'm trying to keep it's load light.

My requirements are ssh (for offsite access) apache for serving the docs and mysql.

The mysql port is open. Does it need to be? It will only be accessed from cgi's running locally on the webserver. So can I close it and if so how?

tia

dev-null-devil · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 93

iplayfast · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 3:14 pm Post subject:

Um, I don't want to stop it, I just don't want it open to the world.

Jorito · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:34 pm Post subject:

Hmmm... iirc all you have to do is edit /etc/mysql/my.cnf. In that file, uncomment the line that says

kashani · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 5:39 pm Post subject: mysql ports

you can also edit with the startup script and bind it to local host only.

iplayfast · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2003 6:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, both these solutions look like they will do the trick.

samokk · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2003 1:43 pm Post subject: