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Newly created Azure SQL databases will be encrypted at rest by default

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SQL-Server-Team
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Mar 24, 2019
First published on MSDN on May 02, 2017
Earlier today, we announced that all new Azure SQL databases will be encrypted with Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) by default, to make it easier for everyone to benefit from encryption at rest. The change in default will happen gradually by region.

Visit the Azure Service Updates blog to learn more about this recent update.
Updated Nov 09, 2020
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