1 Introduction

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The RMS: Client-to-Server Protocol is used to obtain and issue certificates and licenses used for creating and working with protected content. The RMS: Client-to-Server Protocol uses the SOAP messaging protocol for exchanging information between a client and a server. It consists of five separate interfaces:

  • Server Service

  • Activation Service

  • Certification Service

  • Licensing Service

  • Publishing Service

The RMS: Client-to-Server Protocol depends on the proper use of these interfaces. In the case of the RMS 1.0 client, all five interfaces are used. Later client versions (RMS 1.0 SP1, RMS 1.0 SP2, and RMS 2.0) use all but the Activation Service. This specification contains the proper use of all five interfaces.

Sections 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 2, and 3 of this specification are normative. All other sections and examples in this specification are informative.