The interaction between replication and encryption on a database that is enabled for both is essentially transparent. However, there are some changes to the overall replication process due to the presence of encryption. Because of these changes, keep the following in mind:

  • Both the source and the target databases must be enabled for encryption and replication.
  • The Encryption Policy Area number for both databases must be identical.
  • BI and AI encryption for either database is optional.
  • If your replication-enabled database is also enabled for transparent data encryption and configured for manual start, you must specify -Passphrase every time the database is opened. Supplying the passphrase authenticates the key store.

For details about transparent data encryption and OpenEdge Replication, see Enable transparent data encryption for an OpenEdge Replication-enabled source database. For more information about transparent data encryption in general, see Manage the OpenEdge Database.