How do I drop a service master key in SQL Server?

How do I drop a database master key in SQL Server?

1DROP MASTER KEY.2USE AdventureWorks2012; DROP MASTER KEY; GO.3USE master; DROP MASTER KEY; GO.DROP MASTER KEY (Transact-SQL) - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

How do I reset my service master key?

To restore the service master key Retrieve a copy of the backed-up service master key, either from a physical backup medium or a directory on the local file system. In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of Database Engine.

How do I remove master key encryption?

Use the FORCE option only if the master key is irretrievable or if decryption fails. Information that is encrypted only by an irretrievable key will be lost. The DROP ENCRYPTION BY SERVICE MASTER KEY option removes the encryption of the database master key by the service master key.

What is service master key in SQL Server?

The Service Master Key is the root of the SQL Server encryption hierarchy. The SMK is automatically generated the first time the SQL Server instance is started and is used to encrypt a linked server password, credentials, and the database master key in each database.