Encrypting password for DB Publishing

Rhythmyx Technical Discussion
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Hi, does anyone know if it is possible to encrypt the password used when database publishing using Rhythmyx 6.5.2?

In the example the password is stored as plain text in the -ds.xml file.

Cheers,

Tim

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Hi Tim

It’s always been my understanding that you can’t encrypt the db pub password, the passwords that are encrypted are the RhythmyxData datasource and any other JNDI connection.

Cheers
James

3

Thanks James, I thought that might be the case. It’s good to have confirmation.

Tim

4

Starting with version 6.6, database publishing JNDI connections can be created/maintained using the Server Administrator client like any other connection. This will automatically create the required entry in the rx-ds.xml for you with the password encrypted.

5

Thanks Jay. That will be a good business driver to support an upgrade project!

Tim