Digital Media Server

A Digital Media Server (DMS) is a DLNA device, classed as a Home Network Device.

As the name suggests, a Digital Media Server is a device that stores and provides digital content to another device, such as Digital Media Player (DMP).

Small media servers that are sold in electronics stores are often DLNA-certified DMS devices. You can tell if they are by checking for a DLNA-Certified logo on the packaging.

Other types of DLNA devices include...

Home Network Devices
Digital Media Player (DMP)
Digital Media Renderer (DMR)
Digital Media Controller (DMC)
Digital Media Printer (DMPr)

Mobile Handheld Devices
Mobile Digital Media Server (M-DMS)
Mobile Digital Media Player (M-DMP)
Mobile Digital Media Uploader (M-DMU)
Mobile Digital Media Downloader (M-DMD)
Mobile Digital Media Controller (M-DMC)

Home Infrastructure Devices
Mobile Network Connectivity Function (M-NCF)
Media Interoperability Unit (MIU)