how to activate office 2016 volume license on rds server

#How to activate office 2016 volume license on rds server how to#
#How to activate office 2016 volume license on rds server license key#

This is the *only* time that you need to use the CSVLK (KMS Key) to activate a system, at least in this forest.

#How to activate office 2016 volume license on rds server how to#

I know, you need *what* to enable AD Based Activation? Stay tuned for a future article (from yours truly) on how to delegate THAT access. This will put the key into AD, assuming that you have the proper permissions (Enterprise Admin).

Enter your Product Key and put the VLSC Product Name in the Display Name object.

Ensure that Active Directory-Based Activation is selected and click.

Click to skip that Welcome screen that everyone dislikes.

Since you still have PowerShell open, launch Volume Activation Tools by typing vmw.exe.

Run Install-WindowsFeature RSAT-VA-Tools.

Install (or verify) that the RSAT Volume Activation Tools are available.

Log into a Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2016 Machine

In the list of keys, locate Windows Srv 2019 DataCtr/Std KMS.

After the page loads, click Product Keys.

Click License ID of your current Active License.

Log on to the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC).

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

#How to activate office 2016 volume license on rds server license key#

Retrieve KMS License Key from the VLSC for Windows Server 2019 All fixes for Windows Server 2016 are cumulative. Most Organizations would have installed KB4457131 as part of their patching process.

*Note* - You can install any future Windows Server 2016 Cumulative update and get these fixes. May 2018 Servicing Stack Update: KB4132216 They were originally introduced in KB4343891. *Note* - If you're reading this after a subsequent Patch Tuesday, the most recent Cumulative Update will include these changes as well. NovemPreview of Monthly Rollup: KB4467695 July 2016 Servicing Stack Update: KB3173424 ** Note** - Updated on with latest KB's resolving some known issues. KMS Activation for Windows Server 2019 can be run from the following Operating Systems with the appropriate prerequisites: You need to find the key on the Microsoft Volume License Service Center. The location for the KMS Host Key is the same as Windows Server 2016. I'm going to focus on getting you to enable AD Based Activation for those of you who have not yet done so. Today's installment will coincide with a new Windows Server release.

Hi! I'm Graeme Bray and you may remember me from previous articles such as KMS Activation for Windows Server 2016. First published on TECHNET on Oct 08, 2018