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Is it possible to password protect an SQL server database?

Is there any way to password protect an SQL server database without using commercial third party tools? What can help me achieve this?

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Josh Avatar asked Dec 30 '22 01:12

Josh


1 Answers

In SQL Server 2008, you have transparent data encryption which allows you to set a password and certificate so that MDFs and Backups can not be restored or attached without the correct password/certificates.

Here's more information: SQL 2008 Encryption

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Jose Basilio Avatar answered Jan 08 '23 02:01

Jose Basilio