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So long as you do not try to run both VM's at once it might work. Microsoft normally checks licensing when a machine is active.
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So long as you do not try to run both VM's at once it might work. Microsoft normally checks licensing when a machine is active.

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Would I 'deactivate' in some way, (for lack of a better term) the VM I would be replacing?
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Would I 'deactivate' in some way, (for lack of a better term) the VM I would be replacing?

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Turn the inactive machine off. You can try removing the license, but most Microsoft operating systems only allow you to change the license
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Turn the inactive machine off. You can try removing the license, but most Microsoft operating systems only allow you to change the license

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No need to deactivate any VM<br />
MS provides you evaluation copy of server os for 180 days<br />
after installing new VM, activate it online and complete your migration within 6 months
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No need to deactivate any VM
MS provides you evaluation copy of server os for 180 days
after installing new VM, activate it online and complete your migration within 6 months

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Thanks and I trust you were able to accomplish your move.
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Thanks and I trust you were able to accomplish your move.

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Exchange 2013 up &amp;&nbsp;running, just have so I'm half way there!
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Exchange 2013 up & running, just have so I'm half way there!

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Running Hyper V host on a Win 2016 server with 2 VMs that are allowed with the licensing. I need to 'replace' one of my VMs temporarily, as part of my move from 2008 SBS to Exchange 2016 &amp;&nbsp;wonder if it's possible to remove one of my VMs, add another for the hop to exchange 2013, then remove that one when finished &amp;&nbsp;restore (or import) the original one back in?
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Running Hyper V host on a Win 2016 server with 2 VMs that are allowed with the licensing. I need to 'replace' one of my VMs temporarily, as part of my move from 2008 SBS to Exchange 2016 & wonder if it's possible to remove one of my VMs, add another for the hop to exchange 2013, then remove that one when finished & restore (or import) the original one back in?

Hyper V importing, exporting &amp; licensing

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Hyper V importing, exporting &amp; licensing

Hyper V importing, exporting & licensing