3.3 Example 3: Using Online Publishing to Protect Content

Content can be published by using online publishing, where the client does not have to maintain certificates locally and use the server to sign publishing licenses (PLs). In online publishing, the client computer is not required to be activated, and the client user is not required to be bootstrapped. This example describes a typical scenario using online publishing, assuming rights policy templates are used in the publishing process.

Figure 9: Message flow for protecting content when using online publishing