With the Microsoft Information protection binary from the SDK, we can explore the new functionalities of Microsoft's unified Information Protection solution. The binaries deliver all the examples needed to start using the different functions like gathering the actual status of a file, classifying and protecting a file, and bulk decrypting files. In the following section, we will focus on the file_example.exe binary which delivers all this basic functionality. This example will give you ideas for developing own applications that use the SDK and the Information protection functions.

We downloaded the MIP binaries to explore features. You can use the following steps to get more insight into features:

1. Open PowerShell and navigate to the sample files.
2. Execute the .file_sample.exe binary to view the functionality you can test:

With this binary, you can start with the following commands:

• Get a list of labels:

./file_sample --username [email protected] --password "YOURPASSWORD " --file "PATH" --listlabels

• Set a label:

./file_sample --username [email protected] --password "YOURPASSWORD" --file "PATH" --setlabel <GUID>

• Read a label:

./file_sample --username [email protected] --password "YOURPASSWORD" --file "PATH" --getfilestatus

After working with the MIP file_sample.exe example, we will introduce you the several capabilities of PowerShell to administer and develop your own solution. The functionality is similar to the binaries, but maybe easier to understand for an administrator or PowerShell experienced person.