MySQL database password question

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what should my database password include and not include? I'm using mySQL and PHP

David · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-02 17:05:15Z

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Wikipedia actually has a pretty extensive article on the subject of password strength. Definitely worth a read.

answered Dec 2, 2010 at 17:05

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Adriaan Stander · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-02 17:03:34Z

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Also ensure that you password isnt something silly short like 4 chars. Make it a nice long password, 10+ chars.

answered Dec 2, 2010 at 17:03

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sikander · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-02 17:03:49Z

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answered Dec 2, 2010 at 17:03

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Babiker · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-02 17:12:39Z

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My personal rule for choosing mysql password are:

It should be a valid var name.
It should include upper and lowercase letters.
Uppercase letters shouldn't necessarily be at the beginning of a word. eg : woRd
It should be longer than 15 chars.
It should include include numbers.
It should never reference the name of my project or something about me.

eg: fLodHooters_25_lightsOn

answered Dec 2, 2010 at 17:12

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