Database server in the DMZ

  • Does anyone know of a good link that explains why a database server shouldn't be in the DMZ?  I can't seem to find anything other than discussion strings.  I'm looking for some type of "official" explanation to show to a programmer 🙂

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  • I do not know of any articles on this specifically. But I do have a question:

    "Would you leave a wallet stuffed with money on the dashboard of your car in plain view with the doors locked and one window rolled down and expect it to stay there untouched ?"

    I think that this is kind of like putting a SQL Server in a DMZ.

    RegardsRudy KomacsarSenior Database Administrator"Ave Caesar! - Morituri te salutamus."

  • I agree, but I don't think the programmer will buy it.  I just want him to understand why.  If I find a good article, I'll post it.

  • I would posit that the reason that you can't find a reference to a good explanation is that there is no such explanation.  There is no possible argument that it is neccessarily a bad idea to put an SQL server on a DMZ.

    It depends on too many things to be always, or even generally true.  If you can elaborate on your specific situation, it may be possible to provide a link that would be applicable.

    jg

  • Those articles are great.  Thank you.

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