How to Develop a Networked Media Device (Windows CE 5.0)
This topic provides an outline for developing a networked media device by using the Windows CE 5.0 Networked Media Device Feature Pack.
You do not need to rigidly follow the steps in the order described, and you might need to repeat some steps. For example, during development you might customize, debug, and test many times. Be sure to consider security implications throughout the process. Complete the steps in a way that best accommodates your needs.
To track your progress in the following table, select the check box next to each step.
| Step | Topic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Understand general technology and communication protocols used in a networked media device. | Media Device Overview | |
| 2. Install the Windows CE 5.0 Networked Media Device Feature Pack. | Installing the Windows CE 5.0 Networked Media Device Feature Pack | |
| 3. Develop a board support package (BSP) for the NMD. | Developing a Board Support Package for a Networked Media Device | |
| 4. Develop device drivers for the NMD. | Developing a Device Driver for a Networked Media Device | |
| 5. Build and download a sample networked media device to your target hardware. | Building a Run-Time Image for a Networked Media Device | |
| 6. Understand how to customize the Networked Media Device Sample Application. | Customizing a Networked Media Device | |
| 7. (Optional) Set up your image to use Windows Media DRM for Network Devices. | Integrating WMDRM-ND | |
| 8. Understand how to use included source code to better understand and customize the user interface for the Networked Media Device Sample Application. | User Interface Customization for a Networked Media Device | |
| 9. Throughout the development process, consider the security implications of your customizations and of a networked media device in general. | Networked Media Device Security | |
| 10. Understand debugging and testing steps for networked media devices. | Debugging and Testing a Networked Media Device |
Assumptions
This discussion does not assume that you are familiar with the functionality in Windows CE 5.0 Networked Media Device Feature Pack. If you already understand some of these areas, follow the steps corresponding to areas that you do not yet understand.
See Also
Developing a Networked Media Device
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