Re: Read only access, via functions only

On Nov 5, 2008, at 6:46 PM, Webb Sprague wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Is there a away to set up a schema such that a certain role has (1)
> read only access to (2) all the tables, but (3) must use predefined
> functions to use that access?
>
> Items 1 and 2 are so that the end user doesn't stomp on the data.
>
> I want item 3 in order to force the application programmers (PHP) not
> to craft their own select statements but to go through the API

What about using views?

>
>
> Thoughts? I have about given up, but maybe somebody can make it easy
> for me.
>
> Running version 8.2.something (stupid Linux Distros)

There is nothing stupid on a Linux distro....

>
>
> (I can post code if necessary, I am just feeling a little lazy...)

Don't be lazy.... ;)
If we are lazy, you wouldn't see a reply.....

Ries

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> Thanks
> W
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            regards, Ries van Twisk


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