4.12.2011
database securitycouchdbweb development

The web page discusses security in CouchDB, a database software still in development. It starts by describing the default security setup known as the 'Admin Party', where any request can be made by anyone, explaining how this could be compromised when the database is opened up to the public. The page then discusses additional security measures such as assigning specific admin users with a username and password, and specifying certain actions that only these admins can perform. It also discusses how to create new admin users.

Security

http://guide.couchdb.org/draft/security.html