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Technologies & Tools > Digital Rights Management

Buying a new computer? You can still enjoy your protected music, copied from your CDs, on your new computer and other computers. 1  Go there

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Microsoft® Windows Media™ digital rights management is a flexible platform for the secure distribution of digital media files. 4  Definition of DRM DRM is a technology that enables the secure distribution, promotion, and sale of digital media content on the Internet. 5  Windows Media DRM offering Microsoft Windows Media DRM technology consists of Windows Media Rights Manager and the Windows Media Format Software Development Kits (SDKs). 6  Features of Windows Media Rights Manager The robust and extensive platform of Windows Media Rights Manager helps content owners by offering high security, broad reach and compatibility, and flexible business models. 7  New Security Features of Windows Media Rights Manager Windows Media DRM continues to improve security and flexibility to meet the needs of content providers. This document describes the changes and improvements made to Windows Media Rights Manager 7.1 SDK.	With Windows Media DRM, content owners can protect valuable assets and consumers have access to high value content. 8  Benefits of Windows Media DRM Windows Media Rights Manager offers advantages for anyone who wants to distribute digital media content over the Internet. 9  Business Scenarios Windows Media Rights Manager is extremely scalable and customizable. It unlocks the door to many creative and successful digital media service models, now and in the future.	License and deploy Windows Media DRM today to generate business benefits. 10  Architecture of Windows Media DRM Windows Media DRM technology is based on a client-server architecture. The server-side components issue licenses and host packaged content that can be downloaded or streamed to clients. The client-side component contains the logic to enforce the usage rights specified by licenses. 11  Licensing Information Get more information on licensing Windows Media digital rights management technology. 12  Getting Started New to Windows Media Rights Manager? Get a head start!
Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2002

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