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Questions tagged [licensing]

A probably off-topic question relating to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by those others. Per the FAQ, licensing questions are generally off topic on SeverFault.

Licensing, in the context of IT, typically refers to the terms and conditions under which a piece of software is permitted to be used by others. Per the FAQ, typical licensing questions are off topic on SeverFault.

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Terminal Server 2008 not issuing Volume device CAL's

We've a lot of Volume Licences left, but the License Server apparantly doesn't use them. Instead it issues Temporary Per Device CAL's. Which is a bit odd off course... There are two licensing servers installed on terminal servers, not on a domain…
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Need to update a KMS key on licensing server

We are a college campus with a bunch (100s) of computers scattered around between labs and staff use. We've recently started getting notifications on some desktops that Windows is not activated, and checking our Volume License it looks like these…
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Unable to upgrade Server 2012 Evaluation to Datacenter

I have Windows 2012 R2 Datacenter Evaluation installed. Validity is only left for 16 days so I thought to upgrade. I have MS subscription so I got the product keys required. I have tried to the keys for the following with no luck: Windows 2012 R2…
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Can Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials be deployed as standalone (not in a domain)?

We purchased a new server. Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials was installed by the ISV, and whenever I log in, I'm prompted to complete the post-deployment configuration, yet it appears I can only create a domain or join one, not operate as a…
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Windows Server 2003 - Install with an OEM key without OEM media

Is there any way to use an OEM key to install windows 2003 when OEM media is not available? I have an OEM key from the hardware supplier, but we do not yet have the media for this and the server is currently installed (but not activated) using a…
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Deploying Office 2013 Home and Business via System Center Configuration Manager 2012 R2

It's beginning to seem like I am chasing my tail on this one so I am going to ask the question here to see if anyone else has an answer to this. I have been trying to get SCCM 2012 setup and my current issue is deploying Microsoft Office 2013 Home…
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Activating Windows Server 2012 R2 Evaluation version to Retail version

I have downloaded and installed the Windows Server 2012 R2 evaluation version from Microsoft's Evaluation Center website. We decided to go ahead and activate it to the full version. We bought a Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard DVD and attempted to…
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Adding another RemoteApp server to existing domain

Just a simple question. We presently have one Windows 2008 R2 RemoteApp server in place and all is licensed and working well. We are now in process of adding another RemoteAPP server to our existing domain but it will be running Windows Server 2012…
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Windows Server 2008 Datacenter - How to obtain product keys for installing guest VMs?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? My company has just recently purchased a server with Windows 2008 Datacenter. We plan to virtualize dozens of servers on the system. The reason for going with Datacenter…
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Licensing and Editions of Microsoft BizTalk and SQL for Development, QA, Stage vs Production

My question is similar to this one, but I am gearing mine more toward which edition to use. In the past places I've worked, these decisions were made by other teams, and now I'm being asked to advise. Edition: Do most sites consider it…
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Individual licenses needed for guests on 2012 datacenter?

I think I may not be 100% clear on Microsoft's licensing model for Server 2012 Datacenter edition. I have read that datacenter entitles you to run unlimited VMs, but Standard only allows you to run 2. Is this merely an entitlement, meaning I would…
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Windows Server 2008: "not genuine" - performance impact?

Is it possible that not activating a copy of Windows Server 2008 might have a performance impact, specifically over TCP? Background: I've been provided with a Windows Server 2008 Oracle VM. It displays "This copy of Windows is not genuine". I've…
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Do I need separate license keys for Windows 7 Boot To VHD?

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? I'm looking at deploying Win7 at a developer workstation, but I had a question about licensing. If I make 3 VHD's do they all need their own key/activation?
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How many license keys can i retrive or use for a single product on a MSDN Volume License Subscription

Possible Duplicate: Can you help me with my software licensing question? Before i go and install Windows 7 RTM i wanted to know how many keys are availble from a Single MSDN Volumne License Subsription? Are there any limits? Also, when Win7 is…
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How can I downgrade Exchange 2013 to 2010?

I don't have the Exchange 2010 media but I have the 2013 media. I need to downgrade, and as far as I can tell 2013 has downgrade rights. I have a 2k3 Exchange environment. I am going to install 2010, move resources, upgrade to 2013. Is getting…
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