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Windows Volume Activation

Learn about the concepts, capabilities, and recommended best practices that can help you manage the activation of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 in an enterprise environment.

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Kim Griffiths is a product manager in the Genuine Windows team at Microsoft with more than 15 years of experience working in IT. A former infrastructure consultant specializing in Active Directory, security, and Microsoft Exchange, Kim currently focuses on enterprise and government customers.

This Month's Spotlight

TechNet Webcast: Plan for and Deploy Volume Activation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

  • Webcast Length: 60 minutes
  • Date: 11/18/2009
  • Time: 10:00:00 AM Pacific

Updating KMS on Windows Server 2003 to support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
You have the Key Management Service (KMS) hosted on Windows Server 2003 activating your Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 systems. Now you are ready to start piloting and deploying Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Some of your first questions are likely:

  • Can I use the same KMS to do that?
  • Do I need to do anything to make that work?

Videos

Fundamentals of Volume Activation
Watch this 5-minute demo to get insight into the Volume Activation process while deploying Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.

Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Features and Capabilities
View this demo to learn about the basic features of VAMT and explore how VAMT is now delivered in the Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK).

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