Ian Barwick wrote:

> Connections to the database using the machine's external interface or from
> another machine only work with correct user name and password.
>
> It appears then that local connections are not restricted; how can I prevent
> this?

Don't use the root account for all your work.

If you're going to ask why, well, if you're root, it is normal that you
have unlimited, unrestriced access to everything on the computer.

HTH

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Milan Babuskov
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