Understanding Volume Activation Services

Part 1 (KMS and MAK):

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/meamcs/2019/01/13/understanding-volume-activation-services-part-1-kms-and-mak/

Part 2 (Active Directory-Based Activation):

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/meamcs/2019/01/20/understanding-volume-activation-services-part-2-active-directory-based-activation/

KMS Activation in Windows Server 2019

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2018/10/08/kms-activation-in-windows-server-2019/

Windows Server 2019 Activation:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started-19/activation-19

KMS: Microsoft Office 2019 Volume License Pack

DOWNLOAD: needed for KMS

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57342

Changing between Windows SKUs

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mniehaus/2017/10/09/changing-between-windows-skus/

cscript.exe c:\windows\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk xxxxxxxxx

Windows 10 2016 LTSB & Server 2016 KMS Activation

KB3172614 from July added support for Win10 1607 and Server 2016 KMS clients

KMS Activation for Windows Server 2016:

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askpfeplat/2016/10/24/kms-activation-for-windows-server-2016/

Windows Server 2016 Volume Activation Tips:

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askcore/2016/10/19/windows-server-2016-volume-activation-tips/

Windows 10 2016 LTSB & Server 2016 KMS Activation:

http://www.windowsmanagementexperts.com/windows-10-2016-ltsb-server-2016-kms-activation/windows-10-2016-ltsb-server-2016-kms-activation.htm

Activating Windows Server 2016:

https://blog.workinghardinit.work/2016/10/14/activating-windows-server-2016/

Appendix A: KMS Client Setup Keys

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx

Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA): Hyper-V based client (Server; W2012 R2 upwards needed) activation

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn303421(v=ws.11).aspx

Deploy Volume Activation:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn502533(v=ws.11).aspx

 

Deploy Active-Directory-based Activation (ADBA) – W2012 upwards / W8 upwards needed

Deploy KMS Activation

Deploy MAK Activation

monitoring KMS 2012 with SCOM 2012

http://blogs.technet.com/b/silvana/archive/2015/03/23/monitoring-kms-2012-with-scom-2012.aspx

AD: KMS Activation High Level Overview

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2015/02/23/kms-activation-high-level-overview.aspx

Appendix A: KMS Client Setup Keys

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj612867.aspx

Installing Volume Activation Services Role in Windows Server 2012 to setup a KMS Host

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2013/03/14/installing-volume-activation-services-role-in-windows-server-2012-to-setup-a-kms-host.aspx

Activating Windows with PowerShell

http://blogs.technet.com/b/rgullick/archive/2013/06/13/activating-windows-with-powershell.aspx

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Recommendations for Activation (KMS / ADBA / VAMT 3.0)

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Recommendations for Activation:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2013/03/14/windows-8-and-windows-server-2012-recommendations-for-activation.aspx

Installing Volume Activation Services Role in Windows Server 2012 to setup a KMS Host:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2013/03/14/installing-volume-activation-services-role-in-windows-server-2012-to-setup-a-kms-host.aspx

Installing Volume Activation Services Role in Windows Server 2012 to Configure ADBA:

http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2013/03/14/installing-volume-activation-services-role-in-windows-server-2012-to-configure-adba.aspx

Introduction to VAMT 3.0:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh825141.aspx

Windows Server 2012 KMS Service Activation

http://wibier.me/windows-server-2012-kms-service-activation/

Migrate an Office 2013 KMS host from the command line or the UI

http://blogs.technet.com/b/office_resource_kit/archive/2013/01/21/migrate-an-office-2013-kms-host-from-the-command-line-or-the-ui.aspx

Windows Server 2012 KMS Service Activation

http://wibier.me/windows-server-2012-kms-service-activation/

How to setup Microsoft Office 2013 KMS Host on Windows Server 2008 R2

http://blogs.technet.com/b/odsupport/archive/2013/01/03/how-to-setup-microsoft-office-2013-kms-host-on-windows-server-2008-r2.aspx

How to install the Office 2010 KMS Host License Pack on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012

http://blogs.technet.com/b/odsupport/archive/2012/10/29/how-to-install-the-office-2010-kms-host-license-pack-on-windows-8-or-windows-server-2012.aspx

What’s new in volume activation for Office 2013 Preview? Active Directory-Based Activation

http://blogs.technet.com/b/office_resource_kit/archive/2012/08/16/what-s-new-in-volume-activation-for-office-2013-preview-active-directory-based-activation.aspx

Windows Activation: Troubleshooting and Monitoring the KMS

http://myitforum.com/myitforumwp/2011/11/07/windows-activation-troubleshooting-and-monitoring-the-kms/