.RMS File Extension

Preference file for a Java application; stores settings and configuration information related to the application; typically saves data in a structured database format.

RMS files typically have the same filename as the associated Java archive. For example, myprogram.jar may store configuration data in a file named myprogram.rms.

Secure media format that allows a variety of media formats to be encoded into a single secure container; similar to a standard Real Media (.RM) file, but supports digital rights management DRM, which prevents the file from being played on unauthorized computers or devices.

RMS files are created using the Helix DRM Packager, which generates a globally unique identifier (GUID), as well as a key for the secured file.