In volume installations, the setup key is installed by default, which makes the system a kms client. Dism online gettargeteditions 3 press enter 4 digit. Migrate kms host windows server 2008 r2 to windows server 2012 r2. I recently setup a server 2012 r2 standard edition kms server. Just cross check whether you used correct kms client key with slmgr. An update is available for windows 7 and windows server. Licensing upgrade 2008 r2 kms host to support server. Kms and mak activation scenarios for volume activation microsoft. Kms activation for windows 10 using server 2012 r2. Add a role of volume license service on windows server 2012 r2. I have installed the software from the iso file i downloaded from the volume licensing site.
Verify new kms host windows server 2012 r2 starts license activation from kms client. Similarly i cant see any automated way to convert so far. To change this you need to open power shell in privileged mode and. However, some users systems are offline and hence will require that you use a mak. To activate these products with va, you can use either a multiple activation key mak or key management service kms. Understanding volume activation services part 1 kms and. This is probably not supported, and you should use this at your own risk. Login to the server console you want to convert to the full retail version. Working for a while with companies using both mak and kms keys gives me maybe quite complicated but working way. How to change a kms activation to a mak activation in windows 7. Client kms keys needed when installing your key on a windows 10 kms host. Most windows 7 licenses at ucla should be deployed via uclas kms over the network. And i believe youll need to download and install a new kms host key which may be the key you were given from the volume license service center, but im not 100% certain about that. The list of kms keys which should be used for window server 2012 r2 and windows 8 on kms server.
Any windows client that configured to use kms client channel will be activated against the new kms host automatically within 2 hours as this is the kms activation interval default value. Verify that this server is running an evaluation version. Migrate kms host windows server 2008 r2 to windows server. At configuration evaluate the settings and tick the domain profile to create the firewall exception for the kms port. Applying the hotfix from kb article 2885698 will accomplish this and enable your windows server 2008 r2 kms host to activate windows server 2012 r2 kms clients along with windows 7, windows server 2008 r2, windows 8, windows server 2012, and windows 8. Product keys for updating to kms from mak activation it.
Administrators can convert a kms client to a mak client during the initial installation of windows 7 or windows server 2008 r2 by including a mak in an unattended setup unattend. Just install kms client key and ensure client can reach the kms server. If your network is not set up for autodiscovery, you will also need to issue additional commands to tell the machine the url of the kms. Ive been using mak, but just ran out because of imaging replacement machines over the years. I am trying to activate ms server 2012 r2 standard and im having issues. Activating windows server 2008 r2 enterprise with a kms. The implementation expanded to support a global network. Activate office 2010 against server 2012 r2 kms automashell. If you havent already configured a kms host, see deploy kms activation for steps to set one up. Windows server 2012 r2 standard activation issue mak.
Administrators can convert a kms client to a mak client during the. If you installed windows with a mak key and need to change it to. Feb 19, 2017 how to convert windows server 2012 r2 standard evaluation into full version 1 open cdm as administrator 2 digit. Administrators can convert a kms client to a mak client during the initial. By default, the windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 and later operating systems use kms for activation. In this post, i will show steps to activate windows server 2012 evaluation to full version.
How to change a kms activation to a mak activation in. I didnt configure a licensing server on my domain and have not used the kms code. Jan, 2019 kms, like mak, is an activation method for microsoft products, including windows and office. An update that adds kms activation support for windows server. This article shows the installation for installing kms through server roles on a windows server 2012 or windows 2012r2 server. Convert your windows server 2016 evaluation to retail kms. Windows server installed using server evaluation iso. My question is because i was unaware it was going to automatically activate is the company going to get billed for the license or is it an already. Keys can be obtained from vlsc or by calling the activation call center. Tips for an easy upgrade from windows server 2012 to. Using server 2012 r2 kms host to activate server 2016. How to convert windows 2012 r2 evaluation versions to full retail version. Product keys for updating to kms from mak activation this article applies to.
Microsoft is providing evaluation versions to the register users. You dont, apparently there is no windows server 2008 r2 kms to windows server 2012 r2 migration. Apr 09, 20 this article describes an update that adds the volume license key support for windows server 2012 essentials. May 19, 2015 hi, no need to run sysprep to convert from mak to kms. Convert your windows server 2016 evaluation to retail kms or mak. If you have recently upgradedmoved to server 2012 r2 for your kms host, and you still have office 2010 clients within your org, you are in for a real treat. Converting windows 7 volume install from kms to mak. Solved convert from mak to kmsreclaim windows forum.
Windows server 2012 kms service activation working hard in. How to change a mak activation to a kms activation in windows 7. Also, when adding the windows server key, double check and ensure you are using a valid volume license key, and a kms key not mak. Most of the features are available but the apps related features will not work in evaluation versions. Oct 24, 2015 in this post, i will show steps to activate windows server 2012 evaluation to full version. We decided to go ahead and activate it to the full version.
Does anyone know if i can convert my clients mak to use kms. Office 2010 kms is not supported on server 2012 r2. Converting a windows computer to and from kms and mak activation. Switch windows 10 license from kms to mak kapothi tech blog. An update is available for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 kms hosts to support windows 8 and windows server 2012 as described in kb2691586. If you are converting a computer from a kms host, mak, or retail edition of.
I ran into an issue when trying to activate with the product kms key. This update extends the key management service kms for windows vista, for windows server 2008, for windows 7, and for windows server 2008 r2 to enable the enterprise licensing of windows 8 and of windows server 2012. Read more about volume activation volume activation is a product activation technology used to activate windows vista, windows server 2008, windows server 2008 r2, windows 7, office 2010, windows 8. Building a kms host on windows server 2008 r2 ask the. If you install windows server 2012 evaluation edition and later purchase a license, the activation process is a little more confusing than you would immediately think. I was able to add the product keys for numerous oss up to windows 8.
To use the keys listed here which are gvlks, you must first have a kms host running in your deployment. Upgradechange windows server to different version using kms may 7, 2014. This post will cover updating an existing server 2008 r2 kms host to allow the activation of server 2012 and windows 8 clients. Kms migration from 2008 r2 to windows server 2012 r2 and. This is also the place where you can request this hotfix. This is the second post in an ongoing series that discusses volume activation and management. Solved mak to kms ms licensing spiceworks community. Software licensing use this table to find the correct generic volume license key gvlk to use our key management service kms with the edition of windows installed on your computer. There is no way to automatically transfer your kms role along with the products its activating to another server. While home users and businesses using retail or mak keys activate their copies of office and windows directly with microsoft either online or by phone, businesses have the option to install the volume activation management console vamt to activate from a remote. This article describes an update that adds the volume license key support for windows server 2012 essentials. Server 2012s system properties do not allow you to change the product key.
Converting evaluation versions of windows server 2012 to full retail versions most evaluation versions can be converted to full retail versions, but the. Therefore, if you use the latest and greatest kms host key which is the windows srv 2012r2 datactrstd kms for windows 10 key at the time of this post, it will activate all volume license versions of windows that is windows vista and later up through windows 10 and windows server 2008 and later up through windows server 2012 r2. Microsoft offers multiple methods for activating windows in a small to large sized business environment. This was a hail marry on our part that seem to work out. Subject matter expert with remote desktop services and windows virtual desktop. Mak activation is used for onetime activation through microsofts hosted activation services, with no renewals required. Its a little more work than simply typing in a new product key. If you are converting a computer from a kms host, mak, or retail edition of windows to a kms client, install the applicable setup key gvlk from the.
When i try to install the windows 10 product kms i receive a messaging saying the specific product key is invalid, or is unsupported by this version of vamt. Kms can support simple, singlesite networks and global networks. I imagine this is because of a kms server within the network. An update that adds kms activation support for windows. Enter your server 2012 csvlk volume license key the key will also activate previous microsoft windows server operating systems such as server 2008, server 2008 r2 and windows clients 8, 7 etc. Understanding volume activation services part 1 kms and mak. Run the following command to uninstall the current product key on the system. Windows server 2012 r2 multiple activation key mak andor windows server 2012 r2 key management service kms how do i get my key. Activate windows server 2012 evaluation to full version. Kms client setup keys for volume activation microsoft docs. You will need to issue visual basic commands to replace the existing mak product key with a generic volume license key gvlk. You can find all posts within this series on our volume activation for windows channel.
Kms migration from 2008 r2 to windows server 2012 r2 and kms. According to this technet blog entry, there are two updates kb3058168 and kb3172614 that must be installed on a 2012 r2 kms server before it can activate 2016 kms clients. The kms server, called kms host, is installed on a server in your local network. Every week the software contacts the kms server to reset this timespan back to. So need to change evaluation versions to retail versions. To convert from the kms to the mak, the steps are somewhat different than windows vistas gui. Jan 31, 2014 after the update and the new key installation your kms server will support client kms activation for all windows versions from vista up to win 8. Evaluation versions are trails editions for 180 days. Sep 16, 2012 published on sep 16, 2012 this video shows me activating a clean windows server 2008 r2 enterprise installation by using an already configured kms server in my test network. How to convert windows 2012 r2 evaluation versions to full.
How to migratie an windows server 2008 r2 kms to windows server 2012 r2, for volume activation of microsoft products. Update your windows server 2012 r2 kms host to allow. Switching a machine from mak to kms requires use of the windows command line. Upgradechange windows server to different version using kms. Update your windows server 2012 r2 kms host to allow windows. Kms and mak activation scenarios for volume activation. Nov 12, 2019 if you are converting a computer from a kms host, mak, or retail edition of windows to a kms client, install the applicable setup key gvlk from the following tables. If you are converting a computer from a kms host, mak, or retail edition of windows to a kms client, install the applicable setup key gvlk from the following tables. Installing kms server on windows server 2012 r2 windows. The following sections describe key scenarios for kms and mak activation. I have downloaded and installed the windows server 2012 r2 evaluation version from microsofts evaluation center website. After the update and the new key installation your kms server will support client kms activation for all windows versions from vista up to win 8. How to upgrade windows 2012 r2 evaluation to full version. In case youll be required to convert a computer from a mak or retail edition.
Windows server 2012 kms service activation working hard. Tips for an easy upgrade from windows server 2012 to windows. Changing the product key in server 2012 using powershell ryan. To install a client setup key, open an administrative command prompt on the client, type slmgr ipk and then press enter.
The update will carry across your existing activation count and if you currently use your kms host for. Installing kms server on windows server 2012 r2 windows os hub. An update is available for windows 7 and windows server 2008. By now, you should be running a kms host configured with kms a host key for windows server 2019.
I installed windows server 2012 r2 data centre on a server at work were connected via vpn and it automatically activated. Activate as kms host, install license related files1, add srv record in dns. Given that windows server 2012 r2 code was finalized in august 20 with the release to market rtm edition, there are surely some small tweaks that may need to be corrected. Dism deployment image servicing and management tool command line tool will be used to perform the upgrade of server from evaluation to full version. Server kms keys needed when installing your key on a windows 2012 r2 kms host. How to convert windows server 2012 r2 standard evaluation into full version 1 open cdm as administrator 2 digit. Another way this issue occurs is if you have a kms host that you wanted to to convert to a kms client, it wont take the kms client key sources\pid. Microsoft windows server 2012 2012 r2 mak keys windows server 2012 r2 datacenter mak. Below are some commands that can be used to convert a windows 7810 machine from kms licensing over to mak by using a mak key. Yes, there is a difference yes, there is a difference for starters i am going to assume you already made note of the license key from your microsoft volume license servicing center portal. Windows server 2012 r2 standard activation issue mak license. A kms host running on windows server 201920162012r2 can.
Setting up a kms server windows server 2012r2 scom. Obtained by purchasing a windows 2012 r2 standarddatacenter license from microsoft. I configured a server to act as a licensing server, but i have zero free licenses. For background information about mak activation, see the volume activation planning guide. Open an administrative command prompt or run a remote psexec shell or remote powershell. At the bottom of the window, click change product key. Oct 09, 2012 this update extends the key management service kms for windows vista, for windows server 2008, for windows 7, and for windows server 2008 r2 to enable the enterprise licensing of windows 8 and of windows server 2012. After you install the update, key management server kms activation support is available for windows server 2012 essentials. The kms clients connect to the kms host for activation of both windows and office.