Before you install the Novell Archive and Version Services 2.1 instance of MySQL on your MySQL server:
If this is a new install, create the pool, volume, and directory where you want to store the archive database and archive data for Novell Archive and Version Services 2.1. For information, see Section 7.3.4, Creating an Archive Volume.
If this is an upgrade, continue to use the existing pool, volume, and directory for the archive database and archive data.
Consider security issues for MySQL. If you are currently using a MySQL server, modify its settings to ensure a secure installation. If you are setting up a new MySQL server, make sure to choose the Secure Installation options.
By default, the MySQL installation does the following:
Allows the MySQL database to be created without specifying a root password
Allows a root user to connect to the MySQL database from the local host or remotely
Creates an anonymous user and allows that user to connect locally or remotely
Allows the anonymous user to perform any function on any databases named “test” or that begin with “test_”
Creates an initial test database.
With the default installation instead of a secure installation, any local user can connect without a password and be treated as the anonymous user. This creates a high security risk in your production environment. You are strongly encouraged to use a secure installation of MySQL for production environments.
For information about MySQL, see the MySQL Reference Manual.