{"@odata.context":"https://relcomms-prod-dagnegedescbeefs.b02.azurefd.net/api/v2/$metadata#Azure/$entity","id":"569236","productCategories":["Databases","Hybrid + multicloud"],"tags":["Retirements"],"products":["Azure SQL Database"],"generalAvailabilityDate":null,"previewAvailabilityDate":null,"privatePreviewAvailabilityDate":null,"title":"Retirement: Always Encrypted with Intel SGX Enclaves","description":"Always Encrypted with Intel SGX enclaves in Azure SQL Database will retire on&nbsp;October 31, 2027&nbsp;as support for SGX-enabled DC-series hardware is phased out. Customers should transition to Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) enclaves, a hardware-independent alternative, or consider SQL Server on Confidential VMs.<h3 class=\"h5\">Customer impact</h3>After retirement, workloads using Intel SGX enclaves will no longer have enclave functionality. Databases running on DC-series compute tiers should be migrated to supported compute tiers to continue using enclave-enabled features.<h3 class=\"h5\">Recommended actions</h3><ul><li>Migrate from DC-series to a supported Standard-series (non-DC) compute tier.</li><li>Enable VBS enclaves for Always Encrypted. No attestation is required.</li><li>Update client drivers to versions that support VBS enclaves.</li><li>Update connection strings to remove SGX attestation parameters and use VBS enclave mode.</li></ul>We recommend planning and validating your migration well in advance of the retirement date to ensure a smooth transition.","status":null,"created":"2026-10-06T16:42:33.6279734Z","modified":"2026-10-06T16:42:33.6279734Z","locale":null,"availabilities":[{"ring":"Retirement","year":2027,"month":"October"}]}