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Is BCP secure?
Hi,
I have generated a batch file using BCP to backup my database through the Internet. I wonder if the connection is Secured or not. As far as I know this is a BULK COPY procedure but do not have any Idea what happens if somebody sniffs the packets.
Looking forward to your comments helping me protect the connection for BCP if is not.
Regards,
Persheng
I have generated a batch file using BCP to backup my database through the Internet. I wonder if the connection is Secured or not. As far as I know this is a BULK COPY procedure but do not have any Idea what happens if somebody sniffs the packets.
Looking forward to your comments helping me protect the connection for BCP if is not.
Regards,
Persheng
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Got to agree with you there, BCP is not secure at all. It should only be used on the same machine as the server itself unless you have some form of IPSEC encrpyption going on over your network. It is a tool that has a function, no tool alone is secure -- looking at a secure FTP server, will still require work to ensure you get firewalls put in place, some anti-hacking processes developed, .... etc...