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Author Topic: [SOLVED]DFL-210: Webserver on DMZ -> ODBC connection to server on LAN?  (Read 5154 times)

skogmannen

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Hi folks  :)

Is it possible to have my webserver which is in the DMZ connect via ODBC to a SQL-server on my LAN?

If so, could you give me a quick guide; Which IPs to use etc...?


Thanks, Skogmannen
« Last Edit: July 14, 2010, 04:05:50 AM by skogmannen »
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Fatman

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Re: DFL-210: Webserver on DMZ -> ODBC connection to server on LAN?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2010, 08:20:59 AM »

All you need is an allow rule between DMZ/Webserver and LAN/SQLServer.
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skogmannen

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Re: DFL-210: Webserver on DMZ -> ODBC connection to server on LAN?
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2010, 04:05:19 AM »

All I needed was an allow rule between DMZ/Webserver and LAN/SQLServer.  :)


Thank you very much, Fatman!
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skogmannen

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BTW, with regards to security, is allowing access from a web server in the DMZ to a server on the LAN considered a "no-no"?


Skogmannen
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Fatman

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Well I assume there is a reason you put an interface between the servers...

The below applies to all fire-walled traffic.

Be very mindful of what traffic is allowed, and even that should be limited as much as possible to keep your window of opportunity as small as possible.
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