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Encryption for backups in SQL Server

Starting in SQL Server 2014 (12.x), SQL Server has the ability to encrypt the data while creating a backup. By specifying the encryption algorithm and the encryptor (a Certificate or Asymmetric Key) when creating a backup, you can create an encrypted backup file. All storage destinations: on-premises and Window Azure storage are supported. In addition, encryption options can be configured for SQL Server Managed Backup to Microsoft Azure operations, a new feature introduced in SQL Server 2014 (12.x).. GeoPITS brings you the comprehensive details of Encryption for backups's support in different versions & editions of SQL Server.

Explore Encryption for backups In Different SQL server Versions & Editions

VersionEnterpriseStandardWebExpress (Adv.)Express
Version v2019 Yes Yes
Version v2017 Yes Yes
Version v2016 Yes Yes
Version v2014 Yes Yes
Version v2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting in SQL Server 2014 (12.x), SQL Server has the ability to encrypt the data while creating a backup. By specifying the encryption algorithm and the encryptor (a Certificate or Asymmetric Key) when creating a backup, you can create an encrypted backup file. All storage destinations: on-premises and Window Azure storage are supported. In addition, encryption options can be configured for SQL Server Managed Backup to Microsoft Azure operations, a new feature introduced in SQL Server 2014 (12.x).

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