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KMS vs VAMT Clairfication

I have successfully installed KMS on Server 2012 R2 and VAMT 3.1. I've never used VAMT before, used to the dos KMS commands.

I have added all of my KMS keys into the VAMT. Do I need to install them using slmgr.vbs /ipk as well? I tried but it returned that the software licensing service reported that the product key is invalid.

Also, the directory based activation seems to only deal with Win 8 and above, correct? My domain is still a Win 7 environment, do I need to do anything here?

Basically, just a little confused/lost. Is VAMT simply a GUI to slmgr now? If my KMS licenses are in the VAMT, am I set to go? Will my domain be able to use this new setup?

Thanks!

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Cliff Galiher

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wonker2

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I registered the key with this description, Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS so I believe that is correct

Cliff Galiher

You can always use slmgr to verify that a KMS key is installed and if other OSes are activating against it.

wonker2

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So, back to the original question. I seem to have a server 2012 R2 key installed along with my office 2013 key.
How do I get other keys in, like Win 7, Office 2010?

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I got enough clients going to activate Office, Win 7, and Server 08.. I should be all set. Thanks!