Attribute

EncryptionMethod (EM)

Purpose

The method the driver uses to encrypt data sent between the driver and the database server. If the specified encryption method is not supported by the database server, the connection fails and the driver returns an error.

Valid Values

0 | 1 | 6

Behavior

If set to 0 (No Encryption), data is not encrypted.

If set to 1 (SSL), data is encrypted using the TLS/SSL protocols specified in the Crypto Protocol Version (CryptoProtocolVersion) connection option.

If set to 6 (RequestSSL), the login request and data are encrypted using TLS/SSL if the server is configured for TLS/SSL. If the server is not configured for TLS/SSL, an unencrypted connection is established. The TLS/SSL protocol used is determined by the setting of the Crypto Protocol Version connection option.

Notes

• This connection option can affect performance.

Default

0 (No Encryption)

GUI Tab

Security tab

See also

Performance considerations