mysql connection through ssl tunnel

[Mel]

On Tuesday 23 September 2008 15:54:10 John Almberg wrote:

> I have two FreeBSD machines. One is a application server, the other a
> database server running mysql. These machines are in two different
> locations. I'd like to allow the application server to access mysql
> through an SSH tunnel.

> Any recommendations, much appreciated.

You can use Vince's suggestion, or simply use SSL connections to the mysql 
server. Each have their own pros and cons.

-- 
Mel

Problem with today's modular software: they start with the modules
    and never get to the software part.