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=Restricting MySQL access rights= | |||
''Securing Mysql'' | |||
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For a more secure MySQL installation use these 2 commands to grant permission only to databases XBMC uses. This is useful if you plan on using your MySQL server for more than just XBMC, or if you're worried about your internal network being exposed and wanting to lock things down more, etc. | For a more secure MySQL installation use these 2 commands to grant permission only to databases XBMC uses. This is useful if you plan on using your MySQL server for more than just XBMC, or if you're worried about your internal network being exposed and wanting to lock things down more, etc. | ||
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Use the broader grant *.* statement above while installing or upgrading and only restrict rights afterwards, if you need to. Alternatively, figure out how to specifically give the account the right to create the require TRIGGERS. }} | Use the broader grant *.* statement above while installing or upgrading and only restrict rights afterwards, if you need to. Alternatively, figure out how to specifically give the account the right to create the require TRIGGERS. }} | ||
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MySQL | Setting up MySQL |
You'll need to choose which of your computers, XBMC devices, or NAS will be the MySQL server. The server needs to be on 24/7 or have wake-on-lan (preferably the former), and needs to have a local static IP. You will probably want the XBMC device that is hosting most or all of your videos and music to also be the MySQL server, but this is not required.
Note: XBMC v13 seems to have fixed the issue with MySQL 5.6, making it safe to use with XBMC.
MySQL can be installed on just about every major OS:
Next step: | Setting up XBMC |