• Why DLNA?
• The DLNA Vision
• Value Proposition
• Achievements
• Scope and Strategy
• Key Technology Components
  • Network and Connectivity
  • Device and Service Discovery and Control
  • Media Format and Transport Model
  • Media Management, Distribution, and Control
  • Digital Rights Management and Content Protection
  • Manageability
• Liaison Relationships
• Formalizing Interoperability
• Organizational FAQ

Manageability

Consumer adoption rates of digital products will depend largely on the overall quality of experience users have, not just when using these products for their intended purposes, but also when a problem arises involving one or more of them. The introduction of a variety of networked products into the home may make the resolution of issues by the consumer and support provider a difficult and expensive prospect.

The more management information that can be given to the consumer in a meaningful manner about the health and maintenance of their home network devices, the less likely they are to require support. Should a consumer require support for a device, they should know how to obtain such assistance and not be faced with the situation where they are passed on to another company without satisfactory resolution of their problem.

DLNA will provide a useful venue for interested members to discuss technical and business issues that illustrate how DLNA devices can be best managed and supported.