The easiest way to determine if there is encrypted data in a database is to get that information from whoever wrote the application. Aside from that, there are a few things you can look for which would suggest that you have encrypted data in a given database.
2015-01-27
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2014-11-13
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Arshad Ali demonstrates granular level encryption in detail and explains how it differs from Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
2014-07-04
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This article details encrypted backups and how they are implemented in SQL Server 2014.
2014-05-15
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A short piece that gives you the basics of how to administer the database master keys that form the basis for encryption inside of your databases.
2014-05-12
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2014-04-22
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2014-04-15
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If you have been in the information technology industry long enough, you have probably heard the expression "this adds overhead" when discussing any extra processing added on to what is considered normal processing. Dallas Snider answers the question of additional overhead caused by encryption.
2014-04-09
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2014-04-08
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K. Brian Kelly is trying to use SQL Server's built-in encryption and sees there are three different options available for an asymmetric key, corresponding to key length. What's the impact of the key length?
2013-08-12
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By Steve Jones
If someone is trying to convince you it’s not a pyramid scheme, it’s a...
By Steve Jones
I was looking back at my year and decided to see if SQL Prompt...
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In SQL Server 2025, I run this code (in a database with the appropriate collation):
SELECT UNISTR('%*3041%*308A%*304C%*3068 and good night', '%*') AS 'A Classic';
What is returned? See possible answers