KMS Licensing?
Hi,Im about to set up a KMS host in my Domain. (Single domain, single DNS domain)I use a Win2008 server as the host, Ive not done anything else then activate the licens for the server. I used a KMS-key for this. Is that correct or should I have used a MAK-key when installing the server?I ran slmgr.vbs /dlv and got this output: http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/2865/capturearm.jpgWhat does this mean? And what should I do to get a proper KMS-host up and running on my network?Thank you
August 4th, 2009 9:44am
Hi,
From you description, I understand that you would like to setup your Windows Server 2008 as a KMS host. However, it now acts as a KMS client.
To make it as a KMS host, please try steps below:
1. Log on to the computer that will serve as the KMS host.
2. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.
3. To install your KMS key, type the following at the command prompt, and then press Enter:
cscript C:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <KmsKey>
4. Activate the KMS host using one of the following:
a. For online activation, type the following at the command prompt and then press Enter:
cscript C:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato
b. For telephone activation, type the following at the command prompt and then press Enter:
slui.exe 4
5. After activation is complete, restart the Software Licensing Service using the Service application.
Hope it helps.
Tim Quan - MSFT
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August 5th, 2009 11:48am
Ok, thank you.Ill give it a go next week.
August 6th, 2009 3:25pm


