Database Connectivity
Database Connection Management
This comprehensive guide details the configuration and management of database connections in Hawiyat, covering both internal network access and secure external connectivity options.
Internal Network Connectivity
Internal connections provide secure, high-performance access within your network infrastructure without external exposure.
Authentication System
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User Management
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Credentials:
- Username creation
- Password policies
- Role assignment
- Permission scoping
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Security Features:
- Password encryption
- Rotation policies
- Failed login protection
- Session management
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Database Configuration
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Name Management:
- Naming conventions
- Multi-tenant support
- Schema organization
- Database clustering
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Host Configuration:
- Internal DNS resolution
- Load balancing
- Failover setup
- Replication configuration
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Network Settings
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Port Management:
- Default port mapping
- Custom port assignment
- Port security
- Traffic routing
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Connection Details:
- Connection pooling
- Timeout settings
- Keep-alive configuration
- SSL/TLS encryption
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Connection String Management
- Format Options:
- Standard URL format
- DSN string format
- Connection parameters
- Environment variables
- Security Features:
- Credential encryption
- Parameter sanitization
- Connection pooling
- SSL enforcement
External Access Configuration
Enable secure external access to your databases with comprehensive security controls and monitoring capabilities.
External Access Management
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Port Configuration
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Port Assignment:
- Available port scanning
- Conflict detection
- Port reservation
- Load balancing
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Security Measures:
- Port filtering
- Rate limiting
- DDoS protection
- Traffic monitoring
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Access Control System
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Authentication:
- Multi-factor authentication
- Certificate-based auth
- IP whitelisting
- VPN integration
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Authorization:
- Role-based access
- Resource limitations
- Usage quotas
- Time-based restrictions
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External Connection Setup
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Initial Configuration
- Perform port availability check
- Configure firewall rules
- Set up SSL certificates
- Enable monitoring
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Connection Management
- Generate secure credentials
- Configure connection limits
- Set up connection pooling
- Enable SSL enforcement
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Tool Integration
- phpMyAdmin configuration
- MySQL Workbench setup
- PgAdmin integration
- MongoDB Compass support
Security Framework
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Network Security
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VPN Integration:
- OpenVPN support
- WireGuard compatibility
- Split tunneling
- Certificate management
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Firewall Configuration:
- Rule management
- Traffic filtering
- Port security
- Protocol restrictions
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Access Controls
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IP Management:
- Whitelist configuration
- CIDR range support
- Dynamic IP handling
- Geo-blocking
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Authentication:
- Strong password policies
- Key-based authentication
- Session management
- Access logging
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Security Best Practices
Internal Access
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Network Isolation
- Segment database networks
- Implement VLAN separation
- Use private subnets
- Configure network ACLs
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Access Control
- Implement least privilege
- Regular access review
- Password rotation
- Activity monitoring
External Access
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Connection Security
- Enforce SSL/TLS
- Implement rate limiting
- Monitor connections
- Log all access
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Authentication
- Multi-factor authentication
- Strong password requirements
- Regular credential rotation
- Failed attempt monitoring
Monitoring and Compliance
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Activity Tracking
- Real-time monitoring
- Access logging
- Security alerting
- Audit trail maintenance
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Compliance Requirements
- Data protection
- Privacy regulations
- Security standards
- Regular auditing