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Getting Microsoft PlayReady server to output to Windows Media DRM 10 PD (Portable Devices)


Is it possible to get Microsoft PlayReady Server to output DRM'd streams that are playable by Windows Media DRM 10-PD compatible devices?

If so, where could I find any relevant documentation?


Solution

  • It is possible. You need to use so-called "cocktail licenses" and encrypt ASF (i.e. WMV) streams. The relevant documentation is part of the PlayReady Server documentation set, which unfortunately requires you to be a PlayReady Server licensee from Microsoft (you can become a licensee here, but it does cost quite a bit of money).