Paul,
(mysql, query) > It *can* use TCP, but that's just the transport protocol through which > the replication information is processed. Replication can also be > done between two servers on the same host, using a UNIX socket or (on > a Windows box) a named pipe. The "replication protocol" itself is > MySQL-specific. I would assume, then, that if it were done over TCP/IP that one could setup ipsec to secure it. Just out of interest (and hit me if it's in the manual somewhere ;-P), does the replication protocol offer any cryptographically secure method of replication if one wants it? DSL --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php