Month: June 2010

Moving mysql

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Time to move my mysql data directory to another drive.  So its up to some simple commands to get me started. First my my.conf file. $ sudo mv /etc/mysql/my.cnf /home/configs $ sudo ln -s /home/configs/my.cnf /etc/mysql/ I should note that the way I installed mysql (apt-get), a debian.cnf file is created.  I haven’t even bothered …

Securing database user credentials

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A random thought has hit me.  Most people try to keep their MySQL user credentials secure.  But why?  If a server has been setup properly, it becomes a mute point. The idea occurred me when thinking about opening a sites source code up.  If I opened the site up, I could give them access to …

Applications hidden addons

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Like all good conversations, this was brought up in IRC. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/11/microsoft_slips_firtefox_add_on_into_software_update/ Microsoft decided it would be a good idea to install a hidden addon to firefox installs for those who have some services installed.  The major point being it is a hidden unknown addon that you can not remove yourself.  How friendly is that? Google’s …

Moving home directory to a new drive

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My current host has a unique feature in which it allows me to setup virtual machines easily. Since that is easily possible, I may want to someday switch to another operating system. So I wanted to split all my /home and configuration files out onto a separate drive. Which is entirely possible with my host. …