PrerequisitesĪ KMS host running on Windows Server 2019/2016/2012R2 can activate all Windows versions, including Windows Server 2019 and Windows 10 all the way down to Windows Server 2008R2 and Windows 7. The KMS clients connect to the KMS host for activation of both Windows and Office. The KMS server, called ‘KMS host’, is installed on a server in your local network. KMS, like MAK, is an activation method for Microsoft products, including Windows and Office.
This will be the first part in the series. In this blog post, we’ll shed some light on these subjects and explain how to deploy and use Volume Activation services correctly. Windows Activation and KMS have been around for many years – and still – a lot of people don’t understand the basics of Windows activation, what are the differences between KMS and MAK, and how to choose the best Volume Activation method that meets the organization’s needs.
