Does HamsterDB offer key authentication?

[Ang]

Hi Cristoph and fellow friends,

I am new to HamsterDB (and I'm liking it so far!) and would like to know if there is a key authentication or similar feature available. 

I'm looking for a method to prevent users from accessing sensitive information which will be stored within the database.

Regards,

Ang

[Christoph Rupp]

Hi Ang,

no - there's no authentication mechanism. This would have to be implemented in your application layer.

You could store the authentication information in your record. You could also append it to your keys, and use a custom compare function. When comparing keys you just ignore the authentication information, then they don't mess up the sort order. Just send a mail if you need sample code for a custom compare function.

Best regards
Christoph

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[Ang]

Hi Christoph, 

Thanks for your reply. 

How can I make sure that if someone accesses my database file, it's difficult for them to access the contents?

Does it mean that I have to encrypt my content before inserting into the record?

Thanks and regards,

Ang

[Christoph Rupp]

Hi Ang,

yes, there is a encryption feature, but it's reserved for the commercial version of hamsterdb. It uses AES encryption.

See this page:
http://hamsterdb.com/documentation/pro/

For the open source version there's no such thing, but you could encrypt/decrypt your records and/or your keys in your application.

Best regards
Christoph

[Yu Ang Tan]

Hi Christoph, 

My project lead is currently putting the DB selection on hold, but I'll keep hamsterdb in view because this may just be what we need.

Thanks for clarifying my questions, and have a nice day.

Best regards,

Ang

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