PvSecureDatabase()
Enables database security for an existing database.
Header File: security.h (See also Header Files)
Function First Available In Library: w3dbav90.dll (Windows), libpsqldti.so (Linux), libpsqldti.dylib (OS X) (See also Link Libraries)
Syntax
BTI_API PvSecureDatabase(
   BTI_LONG           hConnection,
   BTI_CHAR_PTR       dbName,
   BTI_CHAR_PTR       dbUser,
   BTI_CHAR_PTR       dbPassword);
Arguments
 
In
hConnection
Connection handle that identifies the server. Connection handles are obtained with the PvConnectServer() function.
In
dbName
Name of the database.
In
dbUser
Database user name - must be Master to set security.
In
dbPassword
Database password to use for Master user.
Return Values
 
P_OK
The operation was successful.
P_E_INVALID_HANDLE
Invalid connection handle.
P_E_NULL_PTR
Call with NULL pointer.
P_E_ACCESS_RIGHT
Insufficient access right for the operation.
P_E_FAIL
Failed to open the database for other reasons.
PCM_errSessionSecurityError
Invalid user name or password.
Remarks
The following preconditions must be met:
•
DTI session started by calling PvStart().
•
Connection established by PvConnectServer() or if you are performing the operation on a local machine, P_LOCAL_DB_CONNECTION may be used as the connection handle.
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When you enable database security, you must specify Master as the database user name and choose a password. Security for the database is enforced based on the access rights defined for the database, and should match behavior seen in SQL or ODBC access methods.
See Also
PvStart()
PvConnectServer()
PvOpenDatabase()
PvUnSecureDatabase()
PvIsDatabaseSecured()
PvCloseDatabase()
PvDisconnect()
PvStop()