This document describes how to setup and use the Utimaco CryptoServer SQLEKM provider. The Microsoft SQL Server provides data encryption, decryption and key management capabilities. Together with the Extensible Key Management (EKM) the management of encryption keys for data and key encryption is very easy. Since Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (R2), Extensible Key Management enables third-party EKM vendors like Utimaco to register their EKM modules within Microsoft SQL Server. When registered, Microsoft SQL Server users can use the encryption keys stored on the Utimaco CryptoServer hardware security module. This enables Microsoft SQL Server to access the advanced encryption and protection features of the Utimaco CryptoServer.
