Does Windows Vista Enterprise Edition require activation?
Yes. The edition of Vista distributed via the University Software Portal to faculty and staff for university equipment will be configured to activate. There are two activation scenarios: For university-owned computers always connected to the Rutgers Network The computer will check in to a Rutgers activation server on a weekly basis. The product will remain activated provided it is able to re-establish this communication at least once every few months. If it cannot, Vista will enter a reduced functionality mode. For university-owned computers kept off-campus In order to comply with the terms of the Campus Agreement, the Office of Information Technology is developing an application to activate off-campus Vista installations. Users requesting this activation type may be required to submit a questionnairre for confirmation purposes. The application will require an activate Internet connection during the activation process only and will not require Internet connectivity once activated.
