Is Static Data Masking still a thing?

[bush3102]

I'm reaching out to see if static data masking is still an option within Microsoft SQL Server /SQL Server Management Studio.  I am aware that dynamic data masking (DDM) is available.  I have found 2 Microsoft links that mention static data masking.  The first appears to only apply to Azure and the second link is dead.  I was wondering if static data masking has been deprecated for both on-prem and Azure and DDM is the only option, or is static data masking available in some other way (plugin or extension)?

Link 1:
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/static-data-masking-preview/ 
Link 2:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/security/static-data-masking?view=sql-serv... 

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Static Data Masking was in preview in SSMS 18, but removed before GA. It’s not something that is on the roadmap at this time.

[#3]

Just to confirm, Static Data Masking was in preview in SSMS 18, but removed before GA. It’s not something that is on the roadmap at this time? Not Dynamic?

[#4]

Apologies, I was typing too fast. I fixed my original post so it is correct. Yes, talking about STATIC Data Masking.

[#5]

As always, you are amazing!!! Thank you!!!!

[#6]

Hi,
There is a work around to implement static data masking: https://sqlserverwarrior.wordpress.com/2021/09/14/mask-sql-server-sensitive-columns-for-secure-backu...

Regards