Automatic Virtual Machine Activation

Discussion in 'Windows Server' started by Jacoub, Oct 27, 2013.

  1. Jacoub

    Jacoub MDL Member

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    #1 Jacoub, Oct 27, 2013
  2. Harti

    Harti MDL Novice

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    #2 Harti, Oct 27, 2013
    Please add a small How-To - I knew this one but I cannot find it again :/
     
  3. kelorgo

    kelorgo MDL Addicted

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    #3 kelorgo, Oct 27, 2013
    There is no need for a how-to. When you install Win 2012 R2 Standard or Datacenter in a Hyper-V virtual machine, simply use the AVMA product key from the linked Technet article, instead of a regular product key. If the host is running a legitimately activated Win 2012 R2 Standard or Datacenter, then the guest will be automagically activated.
     
  4. buonleloi

    buonleloi MDL Novice

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    #4 buonleloi, Oct 31, 2013
    Just input the key, it will automatic active !

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  5. velocidad

    velocidad MDL Member

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    #5 velocidad, Nov 2, 2013
    Only 7 days?


    It's funny that trying to activate online a host with this keys, gives me "Windows is not been executed on a compatible Microsoft Hyper-V virtual plataform" error instead of telling me that I don't have internet connection :confused:

    Maybe some activation guru can do something with this.

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  6. sebus

    sebus MDL Guru

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    #6 sebus, Nov 2, 2013
    You do NOT activate host with this key. You use AVMA key in Hyper-V GUEST OS only
     
  7. xntgroup

    xntgroup MDL Novice

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    #7 xntgroup, Nov 3, 2013
    Can this be used in VMware guest?
     
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  8. Myrrh

    Myrrh MDL Expert

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    #8 Myrrh, Nov 3, 2013
    No, it checks for an activated Windows 2012R2 as the host.
     
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    ZaForD MDL Expert

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    #9 ZaForD, Nov 3, 2013
    I'd just like to point out that the AVMA keys only work on Datacenter. And not on Standard or Essentials.
    It maybe why some of you are have problems. ;)
     
  10. ssaeth

    ssaeth MDL Member

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    #10 ssaeth, Nov 3, 2013
    my host is win2012r2 datacenter

    tested in hyper-v with AVMA keys on datacenter standard and Essentials and it activated With this keys :) thanks for this info