The method the driver uses to encrypt data sent between the driver and the database server. It supports the RequestSSL functionality. When RequestSSL is enabled, login requests and data are encrypted if the server is configured for SSL. If the server is not configured for SSL, an unencrypted connection is established.
Valid Values
0 | 1 | 6
Behavior
If set to 0 (No Encryption), data is not encrypted.
If set to 1 (SSL), If set to 1 (SSL), data is encrypted using the SSL protocols specified in the Crypto Protocol Version connection option.. If the server is not configured for SSL, the connection fails.
If set to 6 (RequestSSL), the login request and data are encrypted using SSL if the server is configured for SSL. If the server is not configured for SSL, an unencrypted connection is established. The SSL protocol used is determined by the setting of the Crypto Protocol Version connection option.
This connection option can affect performance.