Does SQL Server 2016 Express support Always Encrypted?

Question

Is SQL Server's new encryption "at rest and in motion" feature available in the Express version of SQL Server 2016?

Answer 1

The Always Encrypted feature is not available in express edition. It is available in SQL Server Enterprise and Developer editions only.

Edit: With 2016 SP1, Always Encrypted feature is now available with all versions of SQL Servers. More on what's new in SP1 here (Edit courtsey-@Ender2050)

More details on feature comparison for different editions of SQL Server 2016 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-editions