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Update terminology from 'master key' to 'database master key'#10356

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Clarified which master key as this reads slightly ambiguously. Added note the password is required.

Clarified which master key as this reads slightly ambiguously. Added note the password is required.
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> The file path to the key and the key's password (if it exists) will be different than what is indicated above. Please make sure that both are specific to your server and key set-up.
> The file path to the key and the key's password (if it exists) will be different than what is indicated above. Please make sure that both are specific to your server and key set-up.
> [!NOTE]
> TThe password is required for a backup. Please be sure this password is stored safely and securely.

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> TThe password is required for a backup. Please be sure this password is stored safely and securely.
> The password is required for a backup. Make sure this password is stored safely and securely.

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Pull request overview

This PR clarifies terminology in the “Back up a database master key” article by replacing ambiguous references to “master key” with “database master key”, and adds guidance about password requirements when creating a backup.

Changes:

  • Updated the “Limitations and restrictions” bullets to consistently say “database master key”.
  • Added an additional NOTE intended to clarify that a password is required for a backup.

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> [!NOTE]
> The file path to the key and the key's password (if it exists) will be different than what is indicated above. Please make sure that both are specific to your server and key set-up.
> The file path to the key and the key's password (if it exists) will be different than what is indicated above. Please make sure that both are specific to your server and key set-up.
> [!NOTE]
> TThe password is required for a backup. Please be sure this password is stored safely and securely.
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