Securing the Database Interface Configuration File

Use the following procedure to secure the database interface configuration file.

Some companies use a security and data access strategy that includes determination of the database user and password in the database interface configuration file. If this is your situation, you can secure the db.cfg file using operating system methods, but you must restrict knowledge of the database user name and password for Landmark products.

Note: 

The database interface configuration file in each product line must be secured.

  1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the file, located in this directory:

    %LARUNDIR%\dataarea\db.cfg

  2. Select Properties > Security.
  3. Use the check boxes to specify full control access to the file for the following users:

    • The Lawson user lawson

    • The database administrator

    • Anyone in your organization who must perform database administration tasks

    • The user that the WebSphere application server process runs as

    This prevents any other users from viewing the contents of this file.

  4. Click OK to save the changes.