Cloud SQL for SQL Server: Customer-managed encryption key support for enhanced backups is GA
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Customer-managed encryption key (CMEK) support for enhanced backups in Cloud SQL for SQL Server is now generally available. This feature allows enhanced protection for CMEK-enabled Cloud SQL instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. The update is relevant for users managing sensitive data in Cloud SQL for SQL Server instances.
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- Cloud SQL for SQL Server
Customer-managed encryption key (CMEK) support for Cloud SQL enhanced backups is generally available. You can protect your CMEK-enabled Cloud SQL instances using Google Cloud Backup and DR Service. For more information, see Choose your backup option .
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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#June_22_2026
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