Different KMS Keys and Windows 7 Enterprise

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  Hi,

  A KMS Host Key is used to activate the KMS host computer with a Microsoft activation server and can activate up to six (6) KMS hosts with 10 activations per host. Each KMS host can activate an unlimited number of computers.

  For your reference, I would like to share following information to you:

  Volume Activation Planning Guide

  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd878528.aspx

  Deploying KMS Activation

  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff793409.aspx

  Product Keys FAQ

  https://www.microsoft.com/Licensing/servicecenter/Help/FAQDetails.aspx?id=157

  Hope these could be helpful.

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  Friday, August 9, 2013 5:52 AM
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  almost the same question here:
  http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/d1ad9bfc-afe7-46a1-bd5e-a5241de38992/different-kms-keys-and-windows-7-enterprise

   

  Hi,

  you only need to use one KMShost/product key.

  KMS is unlimited in the number of clients, and, MS permits the use of any KMShost/product key, even if it's not your KMShost, or not the "correct" KMShost product key for the specific agreement.

  e.g. you can activate your pc to my KMShost, if you are connecting to my network for my company.
  As long as you are correctly licensed/entitled to use the MS product, the KMShost you activate with is of no concern.

  Here, MS clearly state that is it permitted to share activation systems across your organisation:
  http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd981009.aspx

  Your Activation Infrastructure can be Shared across  Your Organization

  As long as your individual systems are licensed properly,  your activation infrastructure can be shared across your entire organizational  environment. We understand that in large organizations, software can be  purchased through multiple channels and under various licensing agreements and  terms. However, Microsoft activation has been designed in such a way that a  single activation method can be used for software acquired through any number of  different licensing arrangements that your company may have.

  Also permitted here:
  http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/product-activation-faq.aspx

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  Friday, August 9, 2013 12:29 PM