Secure Connection
OneDB supports Secure Connection for database client traffic through the OneDB Listener. This feature allows applications to connect securely to OneDB before database traffic is forwarded to the target database.
Secure Connection helps protect communication between client applications and OneDB Listener by using encrypted connections such as TLS, SSL, or database-specific secure protocols.
Overview
In a typical deployment, applications connect directly to the database server. With OneDB, applications connect to the OneDB Listener instead. The listener acts as the secure entry point before forwarding database traffic to the target database.
OneDB Secure Connection can be used with supported database platforms, including:
| Database | Secure Connection Type |
|---|---|
| Oracle | TCPS |
| PostgreSQL | SSL/TLS |
| MySQL | SSL/TLS |
| Microsoft SQL Server | TLS |
| MongoDB | SSL/TLS |
Common Use Cases
Secure Connection is useful for environments that require stronger protection for database communication, especially when application traffic passes through internal networks, segmented environments, or cloud infrastructure.
Common use cases include:
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Encrypted application-to-database access | Helps protect database traffic between applications and OneDB Listener |
| Secure database gateway deployment | Allows OneDB Listener to become the secured access point for database traffic |
| Compliance-oriented environments | Supports security requirements where encrypted database communication is required |
| Centralized database access control | Applications connect through OneDB Listener instead of directly accessing database servers |
Important Notes
Secure Connection protects the connection between the client application and the OneDB Listener.
Depending on the deployment architecture and database configuration, the connection between OneDB Listener and the target database may use the database connection settings configured in OneDB.
For environments that require end-to-end encryption, make sure the target database connection is also configured according to the organization’s security policy.
Summary
OneDB Secure Connection provides a secure way for applications to connect to databases through the OneDB Listener. By enabling encrypted client connections, OneDB helps organizations protect database traffic before it reaches the target database.
This feature is recommended for environments that require secure database access, centralized database traffic control, and stronger protection between applications and database access points.
