Asymmetric Keys Editor (SQL Server)
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The Asymmetric Keys Editor lets you view and modify asymmetric key properties.
To edit an asymmetric key
- Open an editor on the asymmetric key. For details, see Opening an Object Editor.
- Use the following table as a guide to understanding and modifying the settings on the tabs of this editor:
| Tab | Settings and tasks | |
|---|---|---|
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Properties |
This tab lets you view all properties assigned when the asymmetric key was created. For more information, see Asymmetric Keys (SQL Server) - Properties. In addition, this tab lets you modify the following properties: Authorization Owner - the AUTHORIZATION argument. Change Encryption Mechanism - activates the Encryption Type control, letting you change the encryption method used for this certificate. Encryption Type - lets you select among encryption using the MASTER KEY, a USER_PASSWORD, or NONE. Encryption Password and Decryption Password - available if you select an Encryption Type of USER_PASSWORD, they lets you provide the specific encryption/decryption passwords. | |
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DDL View |
For details on using this tab, see Viewing the SQL/DDL for an Object. | |
- 3. When finished, you can submit your changes. For details, see Previewing and Submitting Object Editor Changes.