Storing Data Securely

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Stored data security refers to the ability to store data on disk in an encrypted form. By using Encrypting File System (EFS), users can encrypt their data as it is stored on disk.

To help you administer EFS, it is recommended that you read the following topics.

• Introduction to using Encrypting File System

• Encrypting and decrypting data with Encrypting File System

• Backing up and recovering encrypted data