Managing Security when Operating RMS

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

The security measures that you apply to your RMS server and the supporting infrastructure help your RMS system protect content successfully. If a database or a user account with elevated permissions is compromised there is an associated risk to the content protected by the RMS system. The topics in this section provide some basic guidance on security measures for your RMS system. However, as part of your RMS deployment, develop a risk assessment and security response plan that address contingencies and responses specific to your organization.

This section covers:

• Security Best Practices using RMS

• Securing RMS Servers

• Securing the Databases used by RMS

• Changing the RMS Private Key

• Setting Permissions on the Subenrollment Service File

• Using the Super Users Group

• Resetting the Private Key Password

• Changing the RMS Service Account Password

• Changing the RMS Service Account

• Decommissioning RMS Servers