How do I restore a SQL Server database with a certificate?

How do I restore a backup certificate in SQL Server?

To restore a backed-up certificate, with or without the private key, use the CREATE CERTIFICATE statement. To restore a private key to an existing certificate in the database, use the ALTER CERTIFICATE statement. When performing a backup, the files will be ACLd to the service account of the SQL Server instance.

How do I import a certificate into SQL Server?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, in the console pane, expand SQL Server Network Configuration. Right-click Protocols for <instance Name>, and then select Properties. Choose the Certificate tab, and then select Import. Select Browse and then select the certificate file.

How do I restore an encrypted SQL database?

Following are the steps involved in restoring Transparent Data encryption (TDE) enabled database.1Backup the certificate on the source server.2Copy the backup file and create a certificate from the file.3Restore the database backup.

How do I restore an old SQL Server database?

Procedure. Log in to the computer on which you want to restore the database. Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. In the left navigation bar, right-click on Databases and then click Restore Database.