Windows Server 2003 Activation Advice

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  1. kiteboy

    kiteboy MDL Novice

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    #1 kiteboy, Apr 27, 2014
    Hi all

    Have a VERY old server that Im trying to put an NTP server on
    Its an old HP Dl360 G2!!! Its OLD

    Anyway - trying to install server 2003

    I have amn oem key and hash checked unaltered MS versions of Server with SP1 Enterprise

    How is this activated - is it by inserting the slp string in the bios???

    Have done that before for XP I think and windows 7 - is it a similar process with server 2003

    Does anybody know or remember
    Thanks
     
  2. SOCRATE_MMXII

    SOCRATE_MMXII MDL Expert

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    #2 SOCRATE_MMXII, Apr 27, 2014
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    You don't need to activate Windows Server 2003. All you need is a valid CoA.
     
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  3. kiteboy

    kiteboy MDL Novice

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    #3 kiteboy, Apr 27, 2014 (OP)
    Thats the sticker isnt it? It hasnt got one of those Im afraid
     
  4. SOCRATE_MMXII

    SOCRATE_MMXII MDL Expert

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    #4 SOCRATE_MMXII, Apr 27, 2014
    Nope. It's not the sticker. On the sticker you have only the serial.
    If you have the SERIAL, that's all you need for installation.
     
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  5. Tito

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    #5 Tito, Apr 28, 2014