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Unlock Data Security with In-Place Encryption using the SQL Server PowerShell Module

How to Use In-Place Encryption with the SQL Server PowerShell Module
Introduction to In-Place Encryption
In-place encryption is a powerful tool for organizations looking to secure their data. It provides an easy way to encrypt data without having to manually configure settings on each server or database. The SQL Server PowerShell Module provides a convenient way to use this feature and take advantage of the benefits it offers. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to use the SQL Server PowerShell Module to set up in-place encryption.

What is the SQL Server PowerShell Module?
The SQL Server PowerShell Module is a set of cmdlets that allow you to manage and configure your SQL Server environment from the command line. It’s designed to make it easier to automate common tasks and quickly deploy resources. It can be used for both on-premises and Azure SQL databases.

How to Use In-Place Encryption with the SQL Server PowerShell Module
In order to use in-place encryption with the SQL Server PowerShell Module, you’ll need to first install it. To do this, open up a PowerShell window and enter the command: Install-Module –Name SqlServer. Once the module has been installed, you can use the cmdlets to configure in-place encryption.

How to Enable In-Place Encryption with the SQL Server PowerShell Module
Once you’ve installed the SQL Server PowerShell Module, you can use the Enable-SqlColumnEncryption cmdlet to enable in-place encryption. This cmdlet takes several parameters, such as the database name, table name, column name, and encryption type. To enable in-place encryption, you’ll need to provide the parameters for the database, table, and column that you want to encrypt. Once the encryption is enabled, the data in the specified column will be encrypted.

How to Disable In-Place Encryption with the SQL Server PowerShell Module
You can also use the SQL Server PowerShell Module to disable in-place encryption. This is done with the Disable-SqlColumnEncryption cmdlet, which takes the same parameters as the Enable-SqlColumnEncryption cmdlet. The only difference is that the Disable-SqlColumnEncryption cmdlet will disable the encryption on the specified column.

Conclusion
In-place encryption is a powerful tool for organizations looking to secure their data. The SQL Server PowerShell Module provides a convenient way to use this feature and take advantage of the benefits it offers. With the SQL Server PowerShell Module, you can easily enable and disable in-place encryption for databases, tables, and columns.
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