The PivotViewer feature allows users to view and manipulate large amounts of data. Microsoft Silverlight features IIS Smooth Streaming, technology which helps high definition streaming playback on virtually any type of devices.

It can be necessary to Silverlight installed to run some streaming services as it enables DRM content to be played. The application is compatible with several browsers including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. NET Framework, bringing some of its functionality to online services. Microsoft Silverlight is a must-have browser plug-in developed to improve functionality of web sites such as Netflix.