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Activation Options

Three main channels of activation:

• Retail
• OEM
• Volume Licensing uses Volume License Keys
  • KMS, MAK and AVMA keys Review and Select Activation Methods: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/jj134256(v=ws.11) Licensing info: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/product-licensing/windows-server-2016.aspx *Product activationand key info: https://licensingapps.microsoft.com/product-activation

Key Management Service (KMS) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793406.aspx

• KMS Keys
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/kmsclientkeys

** Show Volume Activation role install**

Active Directory Based Activation (ADBA) https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825177.aspx https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh824943.aspx

Multiple Activation Key (MAK) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/tn-archive/ff793435(v=technet.10)

Activation Models Pt 2

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=11936 Note: A database is required for the computer information list (CIL).

• SQL express is available for free download here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-editions-express

Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-R2-and-2012/dn303421(v=ws.11)

• Server 2012 R2 and Server 2016
• driver loaded that confirms valid host licence.
• Verify data exchange is possible with the use of Integration Services enabled, which most do by default.
• Show below code to remind of simplicity when used with unattend ans sysprep. https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/36609.windows-server-2016-unattended-installation.aspx

Software License Manager (Slmgr.vbs)

• Script used to configure and retrieve Volume Activation information. Can be run locally on the target computer or remotely from another computer, but it should be run from an elevated command prompt. If a standard user runs Slmgr.vbs, some license data may be missing or incorrect, and many operations are prohibited.

https://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff793433.aspx

• To insall a KMS key:

• slmgr.vbs /ipk <KMSKeyGoesHere>

• To activate online: slmgr.vbs/ato

• To activate by phone use:

• slui.exe 4

• Try other commands such as: slmgr.vbs /xpr Slmgr /dli Slmgr /dlv

• Dont forget about alternate syntax to execute such as: Cscript C:\Windows\System32\slmgr.vbs -ato

• Each device must be activated separately. Batch activation is not supported.

• you will be asked for your 63 digit installation ID. To find it type: cd\Windows\System32 cscript slmgr.vbs /dti

• Note: You will be asked for 7 digits at a time.

• call 855-469-9468 to recieve confirmation ID

• Input confirmation by typing: cscript slmgr.vbs /atp <confirmation id>

• Verify confirmation by typing: cscript slmgr.vbs /dlv