Installation Requirements for Microsoft SQL Server TDE

Entrust recommends you install the following:

• Microsoft SQL Server

  Important: Only virtual machines are supported.

  If you are using an SQL Server cluster, these installation steps should be repeated for each node in the cluster.

• Ensure you apply all the latest service packs, updates and hotfixes for Microsoft SQL Server software.

• SQL Server credentials and appropriate permissions are required for all users to install and configure SQL EKM.

• Install Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  

• Install Microsoft SQLCmd Utility