In my lab network, doing a "slmgr.vbs /dlv All" command, my Server 2008 R2 KMS entry shows "Unlicensed" and  installation ID is blank.  Using the /ipk switch, I then enter in our VLSC 2008 R2 kms key, & then activate via phone with a provided confirmation ID (with the /ATP switch), and it then shows Licensed and shows an installation ID, but then the Server 2012 R2 KMS entry loses it's installation ID and shows "Unlicensed"  (where before it showed fine).   If I then license 2012 R2 , the 2008 R2 entry shows as "Unlicensed" again and has a blank installation ID again.  Maddening!    The KMS server itself is 2008 R2 by the way.  (and is an exact mirror of our production KMS server which is working perfectly fine). The production and lab networks are isolated from e

Hi dilbert2013,

The active and license issue we can call the telephone to active center, they will give the detail and official support answer. In forum we can not determine what key type you are using or whether the key is valid or whether the key has locked. If you are using OEM system you can ask your OEM vendor for the active help. You can get communication way from following web site:

Existing Customers

Product Activation and Key Information

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/activation/existing-customers/product-activation.aspx

With KMS activation your organization must have at least five (5) computers to activate servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and at least twenty-five (25) computers to activate client systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8,please confirm your environment meet the requirement.

The related KB:

Frequently Asked Questions About Volume License Keys

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/product-activation-faq.aspx

KMS Client Setup Keys for Volume Activation

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn502535.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Im glad to be of help to you!

• Edited by Alex LvMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator 4 hours 7 minutes ago

Hi dilbert2013,

The active and license issue we can call the telephone to active center, they will give the detail and official support answer. In forum we can not determine what key type you are using or whether the key is valid or whether the key has locked. If you are using OEM system you can ask your OEM vendor for the active help. You can get communication way from following web site:

Existing Customers

Product Activation and Key Information

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/activation/existing-customers/product-activation.aspx

With KMS activation your organization must have at least five (5) computers to activate servers running Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012 and at least twenty-five (25) computers to activate client systems running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8,please confirm your environment meet the requirement.

The related KB:

Frequently Asked Questions About Volume License Keys

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/product-activation-faq.aspx

KMS Client Setup Keys for Volume Activation

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn502535.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Im glad to be of help to you!

• Edited by Alex LvMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator Wednesday, March 25, 2015 2:54 AM
• Marked as answer by Alex LvMicrosoft contingent staff, Moderator 3 hours 35 minutes ago

I've never seen that (not having yet reached the minimum computer limit) cause my described symptoms.  

Guess I'll have to call activation su

Hi,

Just want to confirm the current situations.

Please feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.

Regards.