Windows Rights Management Services

Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services (RMS) for Windows Server 2003 is information protection technology that works with RMS-enabled applications to help safeguard digital information from unauthorized use.


For information about other Windows Server technologies and services, see the complete list of Windows Server 2003 Technology Centers.

Highlights

RMS SP2 is Now AvailableRMS SP2 is Now Available

RMS SP2 is now available! Learn more about how RMS SP2 enables Information Rights Management (IRM) in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Deploy RMSDeploy RMS

Order your RMS Evaluation Kit and learn to create your own RMS-protected e-mails and documents.

RMS Demo RMS Demo

View this brief demonstration to see how Windows RMS enables customer control over sensitive internal information. To view this demo, you need Microsoft Internet Explorer and the Macromedia Shockwave Player. For an optimal viewing experience, use a high-speed Internet connection and set your screen resolution to 800 x 600 or higher.


Introductory Overviews

Introducing Windows Rights Management Services

Get a quick overview of Windows RMS.

Windows RMS Data Sheet

Use this data sheet for a summary of Windows RMS features and benefits, as well as how RMS works and system requirements.

Windows RMS: Helping Organizations Safeguard Digital Information from Unauthorized Use

Read this white paper to learn about the expansion of rights management services and tools for the Windows platform.

Using Windows RMS to Comply with Government Regulations

Read this white paper to learn about state, federal, and international regulations that pertain to information protection and how Windows RMS can help facilitate compliance


Technical Resources

Technical Overview of Windows RMS

Read this white paper to get technical details about Windows RMS technology, the reasons for implementing it, and the processes and steps involved with that implementation.

Windows RMS for Windows Server 2003 Technical Overview

View this level 200 online seminar for a technical overview of the components of Windows RMS as well as its administration. See the product in action and learn about deployment from both a server and client perspective.

Windows RMS Documentation Collection

Here you'll find technical resources to help you plan, deploy, and operate Windows RMS in your organization.

TechNet Virtual Lab: RMS

Sign up for free virtual lab time where you can deploy the RMS server and client components, register the server in Active Directory, use the system to protect information in e-mail messages and documents, create and deploy RMS policy templates, and troubleshoot the system using the RMS Toolkit.

Index of Windows Server 2003 Technical Articles

See the complete list of all technical articles you'll find on the Windows Server 2003 Web site, organized by technology.


Partner Resources

Windows RMS Partners

Find out about Microsoft technology partners who are integrating Windows RMS into their applications and services.

Downloads

Case Studies

In the News

Pricing and Licensing

Related Technologies

Related Links
Top of pageTop of page