Hi Alex, > > And if so, does that also means that metadata is encrypted as well > > yes
Great, so then we go from "Unknown" to "True" protection. I like the 1 byte Boolean to ;-) > > so that > > we don't have to set rdb$xxx_source to null anymore? > > > > > > that's not 1to1 related > > If in case when firebird DB engine has a key to decrypt database there can't > be additional sessions with generic SQL access (i.e. only your task can work > with database) - yes, there is no need to kill sources. If additional sessions > are possible - sources can be accessed. I.e. it depends upon what crypt (and > key store plugins) are used. > I see. If the key is provided only through the attachment then the metadata is secured, dependent of the client of course. But as soon as the key is provided to the engine all attachments can see it just like now. Clear. If you don't mind I'm curious, is the BLR affected by encrypting datapages containing metadata? Thanks, Magnus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Windows 8 Center - In partnership with Sourceforge Your idea - your app - 30 days. Get started! http://windows8center.sourceforge.net/ what-html-developers-need-to-know-about-coding-windows-8-metro-style-apps/ Firebird-Devel mailing list, web interface at https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/firebird-devel
