RMS Key Definitions
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
The following table lists the keys that are used in a RMS system.
Key | Use |
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Server keys |
Public key Encrypts the content key that is in a publishing license so that only servers in the RMS cluster can retrieve the content key and issues use licenses against that publishing license. Private key Signs all certificates and licenses that are issued by the cluster. |
Machine keys |
Public key Encrypts a rights account certificate private key. Private key Decrypts a rights account certificate. |
Client licensor keys |
Public key Encrypts the symmetric content key in the publishing licenses that it issues. Private key Signs publishing licenses that are issued locally while the user is not connected to the network. |
User keys |
Public key Encrypts the content key that is in a use license so that only a particular user can consume rights-protected content by using that license. Private key Allows a user to consume rights-protected content. |
Content keys |
Encrypts rights-protected content when the author publishes it. |