diff --git a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md index 76d691eef4..6e70f88b5c 100644 --- a/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md +++ b/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md @@ -20,11 +20,7 @@ appliesto: # Install VAMT -This article describes how to install the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). - -## Installing VAMT - -You install VAMT as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows. +This article describes how to install the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). VAMT is installed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows. >[!IMPORTANT] > @@ -34,7 +30,7 @@ You install VAMT as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for > > The VAMT Microsoft Management Console snap-in ships as an x86 package. -### Requirements +## Requirements - [Windows Server with Desktop Experience](/windows-server/get-started/getting-started-with-server-with-desktop-experience), with internet access (for the main VAMT console) and all updates applied. @@ -44,7 +40,7 @@ You install VAMT as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for - Alternatively, any supported **full** SQL instance. -### Install SQL Server Express / alternatively use any full SQL instance +## Install SQL Server Express / alternatively use any full SQL instance 1. Download and open the [SQL Server Express](https://aka.ms/sqlexpress) package. @@ -58,7 +54,7 @@ You install VAMT as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for 1. Once the instance name has been noted, select the **Close** button, and then select the **Yes** button to confirm exiting the installer. -### Install VAMT using the ADK +## Install VAMT using the ADK 1. Download the latest version of [Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install). @@ -78,7 +74,7 @@ You install VAMT as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for 1. Once installation is complete, the **Welcome to the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit!** page is displayed. Select the **Close** button. -### Configure VAMT to connect to SQL Server Express or full SQL Server +## Configure VAMT to connect to SQL Server Express or full SQL Server 1. In the Start Menu under **Windows Kits**, select **Volume Active Management Tool 3.1**. The **Database Connection Settings** window opens.