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diff --git a/docs/MYSQL b/docs/MYSQL index 20e166c14..19a11113c 100644 --- a/docs/MYSQL +++ b/docs/MYSQL @@ -83,12 +83,14 @@ Security: Calculates an MD5 128-bit checksum for the password. The value is returned as a 32-digit hex number that may be used as a hash key. + This is a one way encryption algorithm. SLOW MysqlSecure "sha" Calculates an SHA 160-bit checksum for the password. The value is - returned as a 40-digit hex number. SLOWEST + returned as a 40-digit hex number. This is a one way encryption + algorithm.SLOWEST MysqlSecure "mykey" @@ -101,3 +103,7 @@ Security: every database save. On large networks, it may impact responsiveness during the saves. + Caveat: If you enable MysqlSecure you can not longer use the UseRDB directive + as all the password types are encrypted with a one way encryption method for + older MySQL servers. + |