Implementing KMS Activation
KMS activation relies primarily on the proper setup and operation of one or more computers running KMS. KMS computers, running either Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, must be installed with the customer-specific volume license key. Properly configured Windows Vista volume clients, by default, seek a KMS computer by using DNS queries unless they are preconfigured with the address of one or more KMS computers. Systems activated by a KMS computer renew their activation keys at 7-day intervals under normal operation, operating up to 180 days (or 210 days when the 30-day grace period is taken into account) without renewal when they are unable to contact a KMS computer. This approach allows traveling systems to remain ...
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