Changing the default Firebird password (Alternate Database User)
Ostendo uses a Firebird database, which requires a Username and Password for access. A standard Username and Password is provided by Firebird and Ostendo uses this by default. Database users belong to the Firebird SERVER,while Ostendo users belong to the individual database.
In some instances a company may wish to change the default values to their own for added security - particularly where developers are involved who may have ongoing access to sensitive data, through the use of the default username and password. This is dangerous and must be undertaken only by an experienced user.
Read the attached document clearly before proceeding.
NB: Take a back up of the database before attempting these operations.
The Standard Firebird username of SYSDBA must never be changed or deleted. For Security purposes, only ever amend the password.
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