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Database Security: DB2 vs MySQL and how to make a million …

I recently blogged about Oracle killing one of its recent acquisitions a company called Virtual Iron. I posed a question if the same fate awaits MySQL. This proved to be a popular post and there was no shortage of comments. One particular comment identified what the person believes is a shortcoming of DB2:

The way DB2 manages users — via the OS — is a large hurdle for people coming from MySql (or any other DBMS for what that matters). DB2 express will never flourish before they provide user management like MySql and MS Sql have.

Brad Perkins replied that [...]

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Microsoft SQL Server under attack

Arbour Networks knows a thing or two about internet security as their gear is used by most top tier ISPs. They run an interesting internet threat analysis service at http://atlas.arbor.net/. I’ve been watching it for the past couple of weeks. During this time Microsoft SQL Server has consistently been the top attack target. Not only has SQL Server been a consistent target, it has been a target for over 50% of all attacks.

SQL Server under attack

Now, I don’t want to come across as bashing SQL Server. I am not one of those people who will claim that Microsoft [...]

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