Linux-UNIX: S-TAP monitoring mechanisms support matrix

Select your S-TAP® setup depending on the data you want to monitor or block. Use this table to identify the monitoring mechanisms (Exit libraries, K-TAP, A-TAP) that can perform the operations you require, per operating system and database.

For example, you may want to track or perform one or more of the following:
  • local traffic only
  • local and network traffic
  • shared memory
  • encrypted data
  • monitor and block
  • monitor only

Guardium supported platforms database covers the most common platforms, database types, and protocols, supported by Guardium's monitoring mechanisms. The table presents general guidelines. There may be other combinations that are not presented here that are supported. Some of the supported setups presented here may be dependent on specific configurations. Contact Customer Support to verify the best setup for your specific needs. Empty cells indicate that the combination is not supported.

The exit libraries are preferred over all other monitoring mechanisms. If you cannot use an exit library, K-TAP is the next choice, then A-TAP, and finally PCAP.