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We are backing up SQL database with TDE encryption. Could we restore the encrypted database to original server or different server without any encrypted key.

hi @Kamesh  if it is SQL onpremise ( you will need keys to be imported for the restored DB)
https://documentation.commvault.com/2022e/expert/18208_back_up_sql_server_data.html
If TDE or Always Encrypted is enabled, then the following rules apply:
 --If the restore destination is a different client or instance, then the SQL administrator must back up the encryption key, and present it to the destination instance.

if it SQL on azure, please refer details in below post, you will still need encryption keys managed and imported seperately
 

 


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