Digital Rights Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NatNetDRM?
The NatNetDRM system provides a state of the art digital rights management solution that empowers you to encrypt audio and video media files with an associated application that gives you control of the content long after the surfer has downloaded it. You have the power to manage how, when, and under what circumstances the user may utilize the content. NatNetDRM provides you with the ability to develop specific restrictions so that anyone may download the content, but it may be opened only if certain pre-determined conditions are met. You control the conditions. This power opens a world of possibilities for protecting and marketing your content.
Why should I choose NatNetDRM?
As you know, NationalNet is one of the finest hosting companies in the business. We always strive to give our hosting clients more, be it through our connectivity, our uptime, or our unparalleled customer service. NatNetDRM is yet another avenue for us to offer the highest quality product to our clients. If we put our name on it, it has to be good.
What types of files can I protect with DRM?
DRM is a Windows Media product, and will work with Windows Media files.
How much does it cost?
Our enterprise level hosting customers gain the power of NatNetDRM at no additional charge. Of course, NatNetDRM is available to anyone at a reasonable price based on your specific needs. Please contact us for pricing information.
Can DRM applications be customized?
Absolutely. All DRM rules can be customized to meet your specific needs.
Can I create an application that begins on a specific date?
Yes you can. For example, let's say that you have a video that you want to release on a certain date. A DRM application can be created that will allow you to circulate your video prior to the start date, but it will not be viewable until the date you specify.
Can I create an application that ends on a specific date?
Of course. Just as you can specify the start date of a license, you can specify an expiration date after which the file will no longer be playable.
What if someone rolls back the time and date on their computer?
NatNetDRM's proprietary licensing technology tracks time so that it does not matter what time and date the user's computer may show, the expiration date will still occur.
Can I specify the number of times a file can be played before it expires?
Yes you can. If you don't wish to set a specific expiration date of a license you can set the number of times a file can be played before it expires.
What if someone burns the file to a CD or portable device?
You can choose whether or not to allow a file to be burned to CD or portable devices. If you do not wish to allow someone to burn your video to a CD, you can keep them from doing so with NatNetDRM.
Can I apply different applications to the same file?
Yes you can. For example, if you have a subscription based site you may wish to encrypt the files inside your members area with the Membership Verification Application. If you also have a weekly newsletter you can encrypt copies of those same files with the Email Collection Application and circulate those files on the various P2P networks in order to market your newsletter.
Can I make changes to an application?
Absolutely. One of the major benefits to DRM is that the application resides on the licensing server. The file simply contacts the licensing server for instructions. If the details of that application need to be changed for any reason, those changes will take effect on all videos currently encrypted with that application. In other words, if you make a change to one of your existing rules you will not have to re-encrypt or upload any new files. The changes will take effect for any new files you encrypt, as well as all the videos currently in circulation.
What are the system requirements for DRM?
DRM works with Windows Media Player 7.1 or greater. Virtually 95% of your users will have the proper Media Player to work with DRM.
