Metabase Security

The metabase files must be protected at all costs. A default installation of Internet Information Services (IIS) ensures metabase security by setting strict access control entries (ACEs) on the metabase files and by encrypting sensitive data within the files (An Access Control List (ACL) contains ACEs). If you maintain this level of security, perform regular backups, use a strong administrator password, and limit the number of users who have administrative credentials, you are taking the proper precautions to protect your metabase files.

This section outlines metabase security issues, and includes the following topics:

• File-Level Security: Describes securing the metabase files.
• Encrypted Properties: Discusses the various encrypted fields within the metabase.
• Checklist: Metabase Security: Provides the steps necessary to protect the metabase.

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