How to identify if MongoDB Backup Snapshot Encryption is enabled

Question: How can I identify if Backup Snapshot Encryption for MongoDB using the KMIP compliant management is enabled & configured? Answer: To have MongoDB Backup Snapshot Encryption enabled the DBA would apply a master key that a KMIP-compliant key management appliance would generate and maintain. This master key encrypts key that encrypts the database. As outlined in the MongoDB documentation : "Prerequisites : A host running KMIP-compliant key management to generate and store encryption keys. IMPORTANT Clusters running MongoDB FCV 4.2 or later must use KMIP servers. These clusters don’t support local key management using files. IMPORTANT You must maintain... Read more →