title: Secure communication between linked SQL Servers
body: <p>Is the data transferred between two SQL Servers protected (encrypted) by default? If not, is there a way to accomplish this? </p>
  
  <p>I have two SQL Server 2005 databases running on separate servers, separate machines, separate networks. How can I ensure that data transmitted from one server to another is secure? I have tried researching the subject but am unable to find anything.</p>
  
  <p>Many thanks,
  Sebastian</p>