Re^2: execute shell command

I am trying to automate some maintenace work in the Oracle Calendar. For that particular task, a password is needed. I am trying to figure out a way not to hard code the password, but it doesn't seem to be possible (thought about putting the pwd in a file only readable by crontab, but it can be easily defeated). Any other suggestion?

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Re^3: execute shell command by greenFox (Vicar) on Jul 27, 2004 at 05:50 UTC
I'm not familiar with Oracle Calendar at all, it sounds like the only solution might be to put the password in a file, I have had to do that before for Oracle interfaces. It would be nicer if Oracle allowed the use of keys which at least wouldn't be plain text viewable, you would still be relying on file system (permissions) security though. If a cracker has bypassed file system security you probably have bigger problems... -- Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. -Basho	[reply]

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Re^3: execute shell command
by greenFox (Vicar) on Jul 27, 2004 at 05:50 UTC

I'm not familiar with Oracle Calendar at all, it sounds like the only solution might be to put the password in a file, I have had to do that before for Oracle interfaces. It would be nicer if Oracle allowed the use of keys which at least wouldn't be plain text viewable, you would still be relying on file system (permissions) security though. If a cracker has bypassed file system security you probably have bigger problems...

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Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought. -Basho

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