AZ-204 Developing for Microsoft Azure Exam Prep - Data Encryption and Structured Query Language (SQL) Databases

The video tutorial covers the use of Azure databases, focusing on Transparent Data Encryption (TDE). It explains how Azure automatically manages encryption keys and offers options for using service-managed or customer-managed keys. The tutorial also discusses configuring encryption at both the server and database levels, including scenarios where encryption might be turned off. Additionally, it highlights the limitations of encrypting the master database in SQL Server due to key storage requirements.

What is the purpose of transparent data encryption (TDE) in Azure databases?

How does Azure manage key rotations for database encryption?

What options do users have for managing their own encryption keys in Azure?

What are the reasons for turning off encryption at the database level?

Explain the significance of the master database in relation to encryption in Azure SQL Server.