Re: Oracle TDE Question

From: Li Li <litanli_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:49:20 -0600
Message-ID: <CAN-mCbPfFaP6cLxhyVU6a_ufzvUgGt3CYOyrfzkXtXyShYa=UA_at_mail.gmail.com>

I just implemented TDE in our PeopleSoft HR databases with all PeopleSoft tablespaces encrypted. No complaints from users, so the overhead appears to be negligible.

On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 8:40 AM, Chris Taylor < christopherdtaylor1994_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Yep yep. Testing is a big priority for me. My recommendation is pushing
> back on the business to identify what data objects are sensitive and we
> move those objects and associated indexes to encrypted tablespaces.
> Non-sensitive data (afaik) shouldn't need encrypting.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chris
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 25, 2016 at 8:32 AM, Hans Forbrich <fuzzy.graybeard_at_gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes. It is supported to have a mix of tablespaces within the same
>> instance. Note that Indexes are not forced to be on the 'same type' of
>> tablespace, so that could be cause for concern and additional
>> administration diligence.
>>
>> Depending on the hardware, and depending on the encryption overhead it is
>> very reasonable to consider putting non-sensitive data in unencrypted
>> tablespaces. However, with modern hardware, possibly minimal and even
>> negligible impact is possible. As usual - test for yourself, within your
>> own environment.
>>
>> /Hans
>>
>> On 25/02/2016 6:54 AM, Chris Taylor wrote:
>>
>> I think I know the answer to this question, but want to confirm for
>> completeness.
>>
>> When you use Oracle TDE (with the appropriate licenses of course), is it
>> supported to have both non-encrypted tablespaces and encrypted tablespaces
>> in the same database, correct?
>>
>> If it's not I'd be surprised but wanted to confirm.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Chris Taylor
>>
>>
>>
>

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