What are the changes to Volume Activation regarding Small Business Server 2011?
With the release of Windows Small Business Server 2011, Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) for Volume Licensing customers will be available on the VLSC. MAK keys allow activation to take place with the Microsoft hosted activation service either online or by phone. Volume Licensing customers can find their keys on the VLSC Product Key page or by calling the Activation Call Center. Small Business Server 2011 installs automatically as a Key Management Server (KMS) client. KMS, another type of Volume Licensing key, is not offered for Small Business Server 2011. To use a MAK, customers will need to convert their KMS client machine to a MAK activation client by installing a MAK. You can install a MAK during or any time after the operating system is installed.
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