How to encrypt an existing dataset (vm disk)

rcd

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If I understand correct it is not possible to encrypt an existing dataset?

What other options are there to change a vm on an unencrypted dataset to encrypted?

Is it possible to create an encrypted dataset and copy the vm disk - without down time? Maybe by using snapshots?
 

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