Re: How to encrypt database schema(.mdf) of file

From: Andrew J. Kelly (sqlmvpnooospam_at_shadhawk.com)
Date: 10/28/05

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    You can't stop them from seeing it if they have sa rights. The only way to
    protect yourself legally is with proper copywrites and such. 

    -- 
Andrew J. Kelly  SQL MVP
"Gautham" <bv_gautham@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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> Hi,
>
> I have developed an application in which SQL Server 2005 is used as 
> backend.
> Once i deploy the application on client machine, others will be able to
> access the database schema. How to protect my database file (database 
> schema)
> from others viewing it ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Gautham.
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