What is column master key?

What is master key in database?

The database master key is a symmetric key used to protect the private keys of certificates and asymmetric keys that are present in the database. When it is created, the master key is encrypted by using the AES_256 algorithm and a user-supplied password.

What is column encryption key?

Column encryption keys are content-encryption keys used to encrypt data. As the name implies, you use column encryption keys to encrypt data in database columns.

How do I create a column master key in SQL Server?

Steps to create Column Master Key1Open SQL Server Management Studio.2Choose the database where you want to apply encryption for tables.3Expand the (+) sign.4Go to Security > Always Encrypted Keys > Column Master Key Definition.5Right click Column Master Key Definition folder and choose New Column Master Key Definition.[Step by Step] Column Master & Encryption Keys in SQL Server 2016

How do I get azure master key?

Navigate to your function in the Azure portal and click on Manage and find the Host Keys section. Click on the Copy button in the _master row to copy the master key to your clipboard. If you need to retrieve the master key inside an ARM template, take a look at the listkeys function.