Chuckster Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I have the KMS key labelled Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS for Windows 10 that allows all Windows Desktop and Servers bar 2016 to successfully activate. I have now installed a 2016 box which fails to authenticate. What key do I require to activate a Windows Server 2016 against the KMS host server that is 2012 R2?
sted Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 i dont think you can i think you need to move your kms to a 2016 server or use a mak key
Arthur Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I don't think you can You can. https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2016/10/24/kms-activation-for-windows-server-2016/ 1
Joanne Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 You can. https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2016/10/24/kms-activation-for-windows-server-2016/ Active Directory activation looks like a dream. Can't wait to install my new server now!!
Chuckster Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 You can. https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2016/10/24/kms-activation-for-windows-server-2016/ I've got the updates already installed, so what do I do after? The blog hasn't made it at all clear for me. Do I install the KMS client keys from here - https://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj612867.aspx ? I tried the Server 2016 Standard but that error'd.
Arthur Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Do I install the KMS client keys from here You need the KMS host key for Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS from VLSC. To install the new host key from an elevated Command Prompt... slmgr.vbs /ipk ABCDE-FGHIJ-KLMNO-PQRST-UVWXY slmgr.vbs /ato Edited March 21, 2017 by Arthur
Chuckster Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Would the Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS key activate all the other OSes, i.e. Windows <10 and Server <2016? Currently the Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS key is doing this job.
eddyc Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Would the Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS key activate all the other OSes, i.e. Windows <10 and Server <2016? Currently the Windows Srv 2012R2 DataCtr/Std KMS key is doing this job. Yes it does. I have just installed the Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS key last week and the Windows 10 PCs that I am testing my image on are now activating at restore.
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