From 038113bb2e1f8870a42bc6543cd12f9195123b33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Raya Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:29:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md --- .../activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md index c4bbe327f2..2ca4a9039b 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md @@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ The process proceeds as follows: For environments in which all computers are running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2, and they are joined to a domain, Active Directory-based activation is the best option for activating all client computers and servers, and you may be able to remove any KMS hosts from your environment. If an environment will continue to contain earlier volume licensing operating systems and applications or if you have workgroup computers outside the domain, you need to maintain a KMS host to maintain activation status for earlier volume licensing editions of Windows and Office. -Clients that are activated with Active Directory-based activation will maintain their activated state for up to 180 days since the last contact with the domain, but they will periodically attempt to reactivate before then and at the end of the 180day period. By default, this reactivation event occurs every seven days. +Clients that are activated with Active Directory-based activation will maintain their activated state for up to 180 days since the last contact with the domain, but they will periodically attempt to reactivate before then and at the end of the 180 day period. By default, this reactivation event occurs every seven days. When a reactivation event occurs, the client queries AD DS for the activation object. Client computers examine the activation object and compare it to the local edition as defined by the GVLK. If the object and GVLK match, reactivation occurs. If the AD DS object cannot be retrieved, client computers use KMS activation. If the computer is removed from the domain, when the computer or the Software Protection service is restarted, the operating system will change the status from activated to not activated, and the computer will try to activate with KMS. ## Step-by-step configuration: Active Directory-based activation **Note**