In addition to what Jess has mentioned you might want to use the operating system to restrict the rights for that file down to an absolute minimum.
Best,
DD
>i have some importance database file in my system (running on Novell server).
>the general user can throung NETWORK NEIGHBORHOOD to find it ( if he/she like to do that). and open it with EXCEL.
>someone suggest me to use 3 party application to control all database file open. is it safety and where can i find it ?
>OR use Novell secity to control it ?
Best,
DD
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