Preface
Welcome to the Oracle Database Transparent Data Encryption Guide. This guide describes how to implement, configure, and administer Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
Audience
Oracle Database Transparent Data Encryption Guide is intended for users and systems professionals involved with the implementation, configuration, and administration of Transparent Data Encryption including:
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Implementation consultants
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System administrators
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Security administrators
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Database administrators (DBAs)
Related Documents
Before you configure Oracle Advanced Security features, you should be familiar with the following guides:
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Oracle Multitenant Administrator’s Guide
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