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Nate U
Feb 14, 2022Copper Contributor
KMS host key status
I have setup a 2019 Server for Active Directory Based Activation (KMS), and added the host key (CSVLK) from the VLSC. When I run slmgr /xpr, it says "Volume activation will expire" in 180 days. Shoul...
- Feb 15, 2022
Normal and expected behavior when you use KMS
KMS activations are valid for 180 days (the activation validity interval). To remain activated, KMS client computers must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days. By default, KMS client computers attempt to renew their activation every 7 days. If KMS activation fails, the client computer retries every two hours. After a client computer’s activation is renewed, the activation validity interval begins again.
Dave Patrick
Feb 15, 2022MVP
No, that's normal expected behavior.
KMS activations are valid for 180 days (the activation validity interval). To remain activated, KMS client computers must renew their activation by connecting to the KMS host at least once every 180 days.
Activate clients running Windows 10 (Windows 10) - Windows Deployment | Microsoft Docs
Nate U
Feb 15, 2022Copper Contributor
Right, for those activating.
How do I tell if the server's host key is activated so it can continue activating clients?
How do I tell if the server's host key is activated so it can continue activating clients?
- Dave PatrickFeb 15, 2022MVP
Use the tool here.
Download Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 from Official Microsoft Download Center
- Nate UFeb 15, 2022Copper ContributorI have it installed, but I guess I'm trying to make sure the KMS host key is happy.
- Dave PatrickFeb 15, 2022MVP
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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