Windows 8.1 Professional – GCRJD-8NW9H-F2CDX-CCM8D-9D6T9
Windows 10 Pro – VK7JG-NPHTM-C97JM-9MPGT-3V66T Windows 10 Enterprise – NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43
I noticed that the Windows 10 Enterprise AVMA license key noted below is the same key listed on the Key Management Service (KMS) keys webpage, so for the client OS keys, the KMS keys MIGHT work too! Windows 10 Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials – K2XGM-NMBT3-2R6Q8-WF2FK-P36R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard – DBGBW-NPF86-BJVTX-K3WKJ-MTB6V Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter – Y4TGP-NPTV9-HTC2H-7MGQ3-DV4TW Windows Server 2016 Standard – C3RCX-M6NRP-6CXC9-TW2F2-4RHYD Windows Server 2016 Datacenter – TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J Standard – C3RCX-M6NRP-6CXC9-TW2F2-4RHYD Windows Server 2016 Server OS Windows Server 2019ĭatacenter – H3RNG-8C32Q-Q8FRX-6TDXV-WMBMWĮssentials – 2CTP7-NHT64-BP62M-FV6GG-HFV28 Windows Server 2019 (1809) If you have any questions about AVMA license keys, please feel free to contact me at. My test lab uses Windows Server 2016 Datacenter for this very reason! With these AVMA license keys you should be able to create the perfect test lab when using Windows Server 2019 Datacenter or Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, since it allows unlimited VMs. By the way, if you are still using Windows Server 2012 R2, then check out my colleague, Joseph Yedid’s blog post, Fun with AVMA. You can see that there are keys for Window Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1. What are the AVMA license keys that you should use for Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, or any of the client operating systems (OS)? Take a look at the information listed below. In either case, use the AVMA license keys (see list below) in order to activate the VMs on the server. The table above shows that you get unlimited VMs with the Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition and two VMs for the Standard Edition. See the licensing data sheet for more details. Using the AVMA feature helps to reduce VM licensing costs because VMs are covered within the existing host servers’ licensing. If you would like to know more about AVMA license keys, please see this article. Reporting and tracking data is available on the virtualization server. AVMA also provides real-time reporting on usage and historical data on the license state of the virtual machine. AVMA binds the virtual machine activation to the licensed virtualization server and activates the virtual machine when it starts up.
Here’s an excerpt from the documentation :Īutomatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) acts as a proof-of-purchase mechanism, helping to ensure that Windows products are used in accordance with the Product Use Rights and Microsoft Software License Terms.ĪVMA lets you install virtual machines on a properly activated Windows server without having to manage product keys for each individual virtual machine, even in disconnected environments.
It’s time to update my old AVMA license keys blog post! What are AVMA license keys? Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) license keys are used to license virtual machines (VMs) hosted on Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2012 R2. Further support is guaranteed by Microsoft until 2023.AVMA License Keys for Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2012 works best with Windows 7 or 8. The Standard version is best suitable for smaller virtual environments whereas Windows Server 2012 R2 Data Center allows you to manage an unlimited amount of virtual environments. Next to the software, the license includes one CAL user. With a Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard license, you can host up to two virtual systems in one server with two processors. The new user interface has been inspired by Windows 8. Before, you had to chose upon installation if you wanted the Core or GUI version but now you have the possibility to change your interface without having to perform a reinstallation. PowerShell has also become more sophisticated in the new release and Remote Access allows you to manage your system with more ease than its 12-year old predecessor. Special attention should be put on its data deduplication feature, which allows you to save 30 to 60 percent storage space. Both make it easier for administrators to manage virtual workstations. The follow up version of Windows Server 2008 has been equipped with a series of safety features and an updated version of Hyper-V. Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard & Data Center for businesses