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We would like to offer you a limited version of DbDefence before you make the decision to purchase it from us. The limited version functions exactly the same as the full version; however, the database encryption function is limited to a database size of 30 megabytes.
You may also request a full-featured evaluation version.
Our guarantees:
- The software does not contain any ad-ware, spy-ware, or otherwise malicious software packaged with it.
- The software doesn’t gather or transmit any usage information or statistics.
- The software doesn’t analyze database information.
- The software doesn’t doesn't connect outside and doesn't listen for incoming connections. Except at the moment of interactive license activation. Internet activation can be done from any workstation or mobile device.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has validated DbDefence's database encryption algorithm.
Digital signatures
Our company, "Activecrypt Software Ltd.", has digitally signed all the DbDefence executable commands and setup programs within the software. The certificate is issued by Digicert Inc. and SSL.COM
Installer updated November 18 2024. What's New
Latest tested builds:
SQL Server 2022: CU15
SQL Server 2019: CU30
SQL Server 2017: CU31 with an update from November 12, 2024
SQL Server 2016: SP3 with an update from November 12, 2024
SQL Server 2014: SP3 CU4 with an update from October 10, 2023
SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2008 R2
SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2005
Frequently Asked Questions about installation.
Q: Can I install DbDefence on a remote computer? What about Amazon AWS?
You need to run installer directly on the server. To install DbDefence remotely use Remote Desktop tools. DbDefence works on Amazon AWS. You must be a Windows Administrator and SQL Server DBA.
Q: Can I install DbDefence on Azure SQL?
Azure SQL service is not supported; however you can install DbDefence on Azure VM.
Q: How can I install DbDefence silently?
You can run installer from the command line link
Q: If my database is very small, can I use DbDefence commercially?
Yes!