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KMS Server on WIndows 2008 r2
Hi,
I want to be able to install a KMS server on a Windows 2008 r2 server. I know you need 5 servers to be able to start activation and 30 Vista or Windows 7. I have that number, but they're already activated via the MAC code.
Can I change enough of these to get the KMS up and running? Also, can KMS run on 2008 r2?
Best wishes
Michael
I want to be able to install a KMS server on a Windows 2008 r2 server. I know you need 5 servers to be able to start activation and 30 Vista or Windows 7. I have that number, but they're already activated via the MAC code.
Can I change enough of these to get the KMS up and running? Also, can KMS run on 2008 r2?
Best wishes
Michael
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yes KMS can run on Windows 2008 R2.
Installing KMS Hosts
To enable KMS functionality, a KMS key is installed on a KMS host; then, the host is activated over the Internet or by phone using Microsofts activation services. Computers running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 can both serve as KMS hosts.
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 can also serve as KMS hosts. The KMS clients that a KMS host can activate are dependent on the host key used to activate the KMS host. For more information about KMS host keys, see the Volume Activation Planning Guide.
Source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx
To enable KMS functionality, a KMS key is installed on a KMS host; then, the host is activated over the Internet or by phone using Microsofts activation services. Computers running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 can both serve as KMS hosts.
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 can also serve as KMS hosts. The KMS clients that a KMS host can activate are dependent on the host key used to activate the KMS host. For more information about KMS host keys, see the Volume Activation Planning Guide.
Source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx
yes, you can convert the MAK codes on the already activated clients (and server) to KMS...
Converting MAK Clients to KMS and KMS Clients to MAK
By default, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems use KMS for activation. To change existing KMS clients to MAK clients, simply install a MAK key. Similarly, to change MAK clients to KMS clients, run:
slmgr.vbs /ipk <KmsSetupKey>
Manually Specifying a KMS Host
Administrators can manually assign a KMS host to KMS clients by using KMS host caching. Manually assigning a KMS host disables auto-discovery of KMS on the KMS client. A KMS host is manually assigned to a KMS client by running:
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slmgr.vbs /skms <value>:<port>
where value is either the KMS_FQDN, IPv4Address, or NetbiosName of the KMS host and port is TCP port on the KMS host.
Manually Activate a KMS Client
By default, KMS clients automatically attempt to activate themselves at preset intervals. To manually activate KMS clients (for example, disconnected clients) before distributing them to users, use the Control Panel System item, or run slmgr.vbs /ato at an elevated command prompt. The Slmgr.vbs script reports activation success or failure and provides a result code. To perform activation, the KMS client must have access to a KMS host on the organizations network.
source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx
Converting MAK Clients to KMS and KMS Clients to MAK
By default, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems use KMS for activation. To change existing KMS clients to MAK clients, simply install a MAK key. Similarly, to change MAK clients to KMS clients, run:
slmgr.vbs /ipk <KmsSetupKey>
Manually Specifying a KMS Host
Administrators can manually assign a KMS host to KMS clients by using KMS host caching. Manually assigning a KMS host disables auto-discovery of KMS on the KMS client. A KMS host is manually assigned to a KMS client by running:
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slmgr.vbs /skms <value>:<port>
where value is either the KMS_FQDN, IPv4Address, or NetbiosName of the KMS host and port is TCP port on the KMS host.
Manually Activate a KMS Client
By default, KMS clients automatically attempt to activate themselves at preset intervals. To manually activate KMS clients (for example, disconnected clients) before distributing them to users, use the Control Panel System item, or run slmgr.vbs /ato at an elevated command prompt. The Slmgr.vbs script reports activation success or failure and provides a result code. To perform activation, the KMS client must have access to a KMS host on the organizations network.
source: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx
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Thanks for the replies. So if I use the commands above with my Windows 2008 r2 KMS key I am all set and I have a KMS server. What about Vista and Windows 7 clients? Do I have add KMS keys to the server as well?
I appreciate the feedback.
Best wishes
Michael
I appreciate the feedback.
Best wishes
Michael
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oh...and good luck... you may have to call you microsoft volume manager to get some assistance to pick the right key.
Your question was how to convert MAK activation to back to default KMS, That’s mean that client is normal KMS client again ready to get activation number from Installed and activated KMS host:
Requirements:
Already installed and activated KMS host somewhere on network.
1. You have to get default keys for default KMS clients:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee355153.aspx (section KMS Client Setup Keys)
2. convert MAC to default KMS per OS with command slmgr.vbs /ipk <KmsSetupKey>
3. Run slmgr.vbs /ato to activate back default KMS client
If your number is under 5 W2008 servers or 25 Vista/W7 you will get error on clients regarding numbers
When you will be on threshold, all system will be activated.
You will immediately find event ID 12290 in Key Management Service log in the Applications and Services Logs folder on KMS host server. The Key Management Service log records activation requests from KMS clients. Each event displays the name of the computer and the time stamp of each activation request.
Regards Ales
Requirements:
Already installed and activated KMS host somewhere on network.
1. You have to get default keys for default KMS clients:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee355153.aspx (section KMS Client Setup Keys)
2. convert MAC to default KMS per OS with command slmgr.vbs /ipk <KmsSetupKey>
3. Run slmgr.vbs /ato to activate back default KMS client
If your number is under 5 W2008 servers or 25 Vista/W7 you will get error on clients regarding numbers
When you will be on threshold, all system will be activated.
You will immediately find event ID 12290 in Key Management Service log in the Applications and Services Logs folder on KMS host server. The Key Management Service log records activation requests from KMS clients. Each event displays the name of the computer and the time stamp of each activation request.
Regards Ales