James Gosnell wrote:
> If I connect to mysql:
> mysql -u username -p wherever.net
>
> is that encrypted at all?
No and never will be default behaviour to encrypt communication as this reduces
performance.
> and if I make a network program via the C API, would that be encrypted
> too? Thanks
No.
In MySQL 4.0 it will be standard feature to have SSL protected
connections when asked to use them. Also there is a different tunneling
solutions for them. Search for words "CIPE" or "SSL tunnel" with search
engines and you get right to the point.
Tõnu
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