Re: PostgreSQL Trusted Startup

From: Craig Ringer <craig(at)postnewspapers(dot)com(dot)au>
To: Kenneth Buckler <kenneth(dot)buckler(at)gmail(dot)com>
Cc: pgsql-general(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Re: PostgreSQL Trusted Startup
Date: 2010-12-22 00:28:22
Message-ID: 4D114626.7060601@postnewspapers.com.au
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On 12/22/2010 02:05 AM, Kenneth Buckler wrote:

> I find it very comforting that I am not the only one who finds this
> requirement a bit "out there".
> Unfortunately, these requirements are set in stone, and no matter how
> hard I try, can not be altered.
> We live in a world where compliance is king. Nevermind if compliance
> doesn't actually make the system more secure.
>
> Unfortunately Tripwire does not meet the full requirement, as it does
> not prevent the database from starting.

In this case, here's what I'd do:

- Call Red Hat
- Say "I'd like to buy RHEL, but have <x> weird requirement, can you
help me"

--
Craig Ringer

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