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Copper Contributor

Feb 14, 2022

Solved

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...

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Dave Patrick
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.

Nate U

Copper Contributor

Feb 15, 2022

I'm still stuck. I've tried the link but I'm not able to get the info I need.
I'm basically wanting to know if the server with ADBA will keep activating, or will it cease to activate clients?

Dave Patrick

MVP

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
MVP
Feb 15, 2022
That's correct, by default, KMS client computers attempt to renew their activation every 7 days
Nate U
Copper Contributor
Feb 15, 2022
So in 180 days, the host will continue activating.