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M. McGiffenPro Encryption in SQL Server 2022https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-8664-7_8

8. Executing Queries Using Always Encrypted

Matthew McGiffen1  
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Bristol, UK
 

In this chapter we’ll look at how you interact with data that is encrypted using Always Encrypted. First, we’ll use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), and we’ll have a look at what happens in the background when you execute a query. We’ll also look at stored procedures. Then we’ll cover how you can do the same from your application code – using PowerShell for the examples.

One thing to remember is that the encryption activities all occur in the client, be that SSMS or your application. As such ...

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