PolarDB for PostgreSQL integrates the always-confidential database feature by default, but you must explicitly enable it before use. This topic describes how to enable the feature.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
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A PolarDB for PostgreSQL cluster that supports the always-confidential database feature. For supported versions, see Prerequisites.
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A privilege account. To create one, see Create a database account.
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A database. To create one, see Create a database.
Enable the always-confidential database feature
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Contact us to install and configure the always-confidential module to enable the always-confidential database module.
What's next
Before using the always-confidential database feature, define sensitive data based on your business requirements. See Define sensitive data.