Online service keys will display number of seats instead of. November 20 for a complete explanation of licensing requirements for common deployment scenarios, see the visual studio and msdn licensing whitepaper on our web site. If you have to administer a large number of pcs running windows, you will end up creating an automated deployment platform for. Downloads, keys, subscriptions and online services. The one time i neededwanted some volume licenses for desktops, i talked to a certified license specialist with a company listed on ms licensing page, bought the licenses, only to find out here recently on reddit that i possibly and still not legally licensed even though i thought i was. Microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions welcome to lemington consultings microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions. Aug 18, 2011 seat refers to a user granted access to protected digital software. You have the option of customizing your software purchases based on your organization type, size and purchasing preferences. Jan 18, 2010 one of the first steps in accessing the microsoft volume licensing service center vlsc is to register for access to the site. It is a singleuse redemption key used to activate subscriptions to microsoft online services. A retail software license is usually sold in a box and contains media floppy disk, cdrom, or dvd format, a.
Well, no surprise, people arent lining up to buy aircraft and fly right now, so we. Those with a seat license are identified in the system. Microsoft volume licensing frequently asked questions faqs. Guide to microsoft volume licensing november 20 1 chapter 1. Microsoft volume licensing msdn subscription administrators guide. Continue the remaining activation steps to complete the product activation process. There are possible savings of up to 40% on actual licenses and savings of. For information about activating microsoft azure, go to the get started with azure in open licensing page. With the recent changes to the requirements of the microsoft enterprise agreement, we decided it is time to update and rename our former microsoft license configurator to microsoft volume licensing advisor. Volume activation provides different models for completing volume activations.
Microsoft fesses to pitiful performance on volume licensing site. I am not completely ignorant about software, but almost. Just go into the products and keys section, and locate the specific product you want. The frequently asked questions faqs for the volume. You can select the number link to navigate to the enrollment details page for a selected enrollment number to view enrollment details and offerings. Free assessment and benefit analysis of volume licensing solutions for small and midsize companies from a microsoft gold certified partner. Use license advisor to research microsoft volume licensing products, programs and pricing. A product key is required to activate these products. Its show max activations usedavailable with value 150 is it means i have activated 1 time with the product key and i have 49 more. Well, no surprise, people arent lining up to buy aircraft and fly right now, so we have layoffs and cost cuts. Contact support for the volume licensing service center.
I made the microsoft account and found our 050 activations or seats at the volume licensing service center. Please take note of this setup key as it will be needed during product. Microsoft open license basics 5 license minimum applies. I want to hear your thoughts about the method of windows volume licensing. Activation center phone numbers microsoft volume licensing. Everything you wanted to know about microsoft licensing, volume licensing. Topics will change on a monthly basis and will be recorded for you to listen again, should you miss the call. Oct 21, 2004 if you legally bought it as defined above, you can use it. How to change the volume licensing product key on a windows xpbased or a windows server 2003based computer content provided by microsoft warning the steps in this article only apply to volume license media. Each mak has a predetermined number of allowed activations, based on your volume licensing agreement. Microsoft volume licensing is a term used by microsoft to describe a program for organizations that need multiple microsoft product licenses, but do not need multiple copies of the software media and the documentation that comes with the software. At smartdeploy, we try to make that technically complex and time consuming task more manageable and easier for the majority of it professionals. To activate most of these products, including windows 7 and windows server 2012, a 25character volume license key vlk is required. In the case of some microsoft volume licensing programs, you may also purchase software assurance.
However, if you break up the volume package one of two things may happen. You can find your volume license product keys at the volume licensing service center vlsc. When i went into the microsoft licensing site, we have 45 installs of it. Below is a short one minute and fortyseven second video podcast that explains how to register online for access to vlsc, in addition to the step by step instruction on how to register for the vlsc site. An example of product use rights is copying the software for simultaneous use on multiple computers and devices. Join us to hear more from the world of volume licensing and whats new or changing.
Increase windows mak volume activation keys windows forum. Microsoft has been engaged in volume licensing since its inception, as the enterprise sector is its primary market. Whats is different between product keys and licenses. Access all your licensing information in one location. Activation product activationkeys microsoft volume licensing. Find volume licensing training and resources to help you access pricing, quotes, agreements, product activation, and other tools. Reason being, the key is still validnot by microsoft s determination, but by the law. Activate online services in the volume licensing service center.
Feb 12, 2010 microsoft fesses to pitiful performance on volume licensing site. License and relationship summary information licensing id. Activate online services in the volume licensing service center the microsoft volume licensing service center vlsc lets customers in the open program activate their new microsoft online services with a simplified process in the new online service activations section of the vlsc. Depending on the microsoft volume licensing program you choose, you may still receive media plus have the option to acquire media or supplemental media, documentation and product support separately as needed. Frequently asked questions about volume license keys microsoft. For products that are available for download from the microsoft volume licensing service center vlsc web site, the setup key is provided on the download screen and may be accompanied with the following text. I am attempting to manage, temporarily, our companys it. Softwaremedia is a certified reseller on microsoft open volume products huge selection and ships fast and free. Vamt is the volume activation management tool which shows how many. View your relationship summary and license summary details. In my company we just bought around 20 volume licenses and i got the responsibility to implement them when they are needed, but i never used this method before. From there you will be able to assign any seats or products you have purchased. Introduction to microsoft volume licensing acquiring software licenses through microsoft volume licensing is different than acquiring retail boxed software licenses.
Use this column to view the licensing id enrollment type. Each person provided with a license granting userlevel security is defined as a seat. Access the product keys required to activate some microsoft products and solutions acquired through volume licensing. Microsoft has admitted that its refurbished but hamstrung volume licensing website is still limping along for some customers. Understanding windows kms and mak volume license activation. Mar 09, 2010 as a followup to my earlier, microsoft open license basics you only need 2 computers to qualify for volume licensing post where i showed you that you only need five 5 licenses, not five 5 computers, to qualify for microsofts open license and open value volume licensing programs, in this post i will clear up another misconception out there about that five 5 license minimum. Microsoft volume licensing msdn subscription administrators guide microsoft volume licensing 6 last update. Prior to the release of windows vista, there was only one type of vlk for all microsoft products acquired through volume licensing. Some products available for download require setup keys. If you buy 2 cpu licenses, you may get 5 activations, or 50, or usually 500. Get a full quote that you can share with colleagues or your reseller. The volume licensing service center vlsc gives you easy access to. If you need to purchase five or more licenses, microsoft offers office 365 business and office 365 proplus.
Solved how to determine how many licenses are activated. How do i get to my microsoft license and product keys. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. Microsoft volume licensing how is microsoft volume.
With the release of windows xp in 2001, microsoft introduced microsoft product activation, a digital rights management drm scheme to curb software piracy among consumers by verifying the users entitlement to the product license. The frequently asked questions faqs for the volume licensing service center are divided into logical topics to help you quickly find answers to your questions. The one time i neededwanted some volume licenses for desktops, i talked to a certified. Techsoup members who have requested and received microsoft donations are probably familiar with the volume licensing service center vlsc. Key management service kms kms allows organizations to activate systems.
Activate your online services open program customers. In microsoft volume license, in menu license summary its show some thing like this. Licensed software on a server may only be accessed by those who have been granted a seat, also referred to as a seat license. Microsoft office, microsoft sql server, microsoft remote desktop, microsoft windows server, microsoft exchange server and a lot more our advice.
Online service keys will display number of seats instead of number of activations, and the status of the key. Customers and partners typically dont access microsofts volume licensing sites often, according to scott braden, senior vice president for distributed desktop services at netnet inc. Sals for sa may be acquired and assigned to users who have also been assigned a qualifying client access license cal with active software assurance sa acquired under a microsoft volume licensing program or who uses a device to which a qualifying device cal with active software assurance coverage has been assigned. Why does the activation portal log me out after i activate an online service. With remarketed licenses we could offer you an huge advantage at the price of microsoft open licenses for your procurement.
Microsoft includes product activation technology in some products sold through the volume licensing channel. The advantages of microsoft volume licensing include lower price per installation, two or threeyear license agreements and product use rights. Compare suites available through volume licensing upgrade to the latest office to boost productivity. Microsoft volume licensing online service activation. Free assessment and benefit analysis of volume licensing solutions for small. An online service activation osa key is a type of product key. Microsoft volume licensing offers customized programs that can help your organization purchase software licenses tailored to its needs. Please contact support if you need to manage online service activations for this tenant. If you reach the stated limit it is increased automatically at least in my experience, based on some formula known only to the microsoft activation people i guess. You do not have permission to manage online service activations for this tenant. If youre a volume licensing customer and use microsoft volume activation to activate windows, youre probably using either mak or kms to.
You can find your volume license product keys at the. Windows os and application imaging projects can be extremely challenging. Guide to microsoft volume licensing activation methods. Microsoft provides the training you need to add volume licensing to your portfolio of skills. Successful activation will be reflected as activated within 24 hours in the volume licensing online service activation site. How to register online for microsoft volume licensing service. Now that you have access to your volume license service center. For newer members, or for those who need a refresher, based on the questions youve asked our account management specialists, we have compiled the following faq. Buy microsoft open volume software at discount prices. Guide to microsoft volume licensing activation methods techsoup. To look up your product and see if it requires a vlk, see the product activation and key information page on the microsoft volume licensing site. How to change the volume licensing product key on a windows. Welcome to microsoft next generation volume licensing. Microsoft open license, microsoft open value, and microsoft open value subscription are microsoft volume licensing agreements for organizations with 5499 usersdevices that want to license microsoft onpremises software, cloud services, or both.
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