guy.stephens (8/16/2012)

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I'm surprised there isn't more mention generally about the fact that TDE is only available in SQL Enterprise edition.

This seems to be where it is least needed as the data and backup files in an Enterprise environment should be kept as secure as query access to the DBMS (which is unencrypted).

I would think SQL Standard edition is where this feature would be of most value as there is a greater likelihood of backups being handled or stored in an insecure manner.