Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition

Implementing MAK Activation

Organizations that have fewer than 25 active Windows Vista systems or that have small, remote offices or traveling staff will want to use MAK activation for at least some of their Windows Vista systems. Systems activated with MAKs are permanently activated unless significant modifications are made to system components.

Obtaining MAKs

Organizations that participate in one of Microsoft’s volume license plans can obtain MAKs. Websites such as eOpen at https://eopen.microsoft.com/EN/default.asp, Microsoft Volume Licensing Services (MVLS) at https://licensing.microsoft.com/eLicense/L1033/Default.asp, MSDN at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx, and TechNet at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/default.aspx ...