sys.key_encryptions (Transact-SQL)
Returns a row for each symmetric key encryption specified by using the ENCRYPTION BY clause of the CREATE SYMMETRIC KEY statement.
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Column names |
Data types |
Description |
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key_id |
int |
ID of the encrypted key. |
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thumbprint |
varbinary(32) |
SHA-1 hash of the certificate with which the key is encrypted, or the GUID of the symmetric key with which the key is encrypted. |
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crypt_type |
char(4) |
Type of encryption: ESKS = Encrypted by symmetric key ESKP = Encrypted by password EPUC = Encrypted by certificate EPUA = Encrypted by asymmetric key ESKM = Encrypted by master key |
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crypt_type_desc |
nvarchar(60) |
Description of encryption type: ENCRYPTION BY SYMMETRIC KEY ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD ENCRYPTION BY CERTIFICATE ENCRYPTION BY ASYMMETRIC KEY ENCRYPTION BY MASTER KEY
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crypt_property |
varbinary(max) |
Signed or encrypted bits. |
Note
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