It's well-known by now that SQL Server 2005 and 2008 include new encryption-related statements that allow you to create and administer encryption keys. You can use CREATE CERTIFICATE to create or import a certificate or DROP ASYMMETRIC KEY to remove an asymmetric key from the database, for instance.  One of the interesting ommissions ...

I'll be presenting ''New SQL Server 2008 Features'' in downtown Louisville, KY on June 22, in conjunction with the Louisville SQL Server Users Group thanks to group leader Malathi Mahadevan.  We'll be giving away some SQL 2008 books and other goodies.  I'll post further details (exact time and location) shortly. Update:  The ...