To secure the Database Interface Configuration File on Windows

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.