Decrypting columns

The system security officer must grant you permissions for working with encryption keys.

StepsDecrypting columns

  1. In the server, click Databases to display a list of available databases.

  2. Click the database to open and expand it.

  3. Select the User Tables folder to display a list of the tables in the database.

  4. Select the table you want.

  5. Select Columns to display the table columns.

  6. Right-click the column and select Properties.

  7. In the Column Properties window, the Encrypt option indicates whether or not the column is encrypted. Select the Encryption tab.

  8. If encrypted, unselect Encrypt.

  9. Click Apply or OK to set the change.