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How do I regenerate Service Master key in SQL Server?

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  1. How do I reset my service master key?
  2. How do I regenerate master key in SQL Server?
  3. How do I backup and restore service master key in SQL Server?
  4. What is service master key?
How to backup, restore and regenerate the Service Master Key in SQL Server To backup the Service Master Key use this code: USE master; . To restore the Service Master Key from the backup file use this code: USE master; . You can regenerate the Service Master Key using this code: USE master;


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 regenerate master key in SQL Server?

If the master key cannot be opened, use the RESTORE MASTER KEY statement to restore the master key from a backup. 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.

How do I backup and restore service master key in SQL Server?

To back up the Service Master key1In SQL Server Management Studio, connect to the SQL Server instance containing the service master key you wish to back up.2Choose a password that will be used to encrypt the service master key on the backup medium.Back Up the Service Master Key - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs

What is service master key?

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.

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