Description: PAM-MySQL is a Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) designed specifically for user authentication in MySQL databases. This module allows applications that use PAM as an authentication system to validate user credentials directly against a MySQL database. By integrating PAM-MySQL, system administrators can manage user authentication centrally, using the same credentials employed to access the database. This simplifies user management and enhances security, as it allows for the implementation of more robust and consistent authentication policies. PAM-MySQL is particularly useful in environments where seamless integration between system authentication and database management is required, facilitating the implementation of single sign-on (SSO) solutions and improving user experience. Additionally, being a PAM module, it benefits from the flexibility and extensibility offered by this framework, allowing administrators to customize and adapt authentication according to the specific needs of their infrastructure.
