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# Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate by proxy an Active Directory (AD) forest for an isolated workgroup that does not have Internet access. ADBA enables certain volume products to inherit activation from the domain.
**Important**  
ADBA is only applicable to Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs) and KMS Host key (CSVLK). To use ADBA, one or more KMS Host keys (CSVLK) must be installed on the AD forest, and client keys (GVLKs) must be installed on the client products.
 
In a typical proxy-activation scenario, the VAMT host computer distributes a product key to one or more client computers and collects the installation ID (IID) from each computer. The VAMT host computer sends the IIDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client computers and obtains the corresponding Confirmation IDs (CIDs). The VAMT host computer then installs the CIDs on the client computer to complete the activation. If you use this activation method, only the VAMT host computer needs to have Internet access.
**Note**  
For workgroups that are isolated from any larger network, you can still perform an AD forest activation. This requires installing a second instance of VAMT on a computer in the isolated group and using removable media to transfer activation data between that computer and another VAMT host computer that has Internet access. You can also activate by proxy a KMS Host key (CSVLK) in the core network if you do not want the host computer to connect to Microsoft over the Internet.
 
## Requirements
Before performing proxy activation, ensure that the network and the VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
- There is an instance of VAMT that is installed on a computer that has Internet access. If you are performing proxy activation for an isolated workgroup, you must also have VAMT installed on one of the computers in the workgroup.
1. There is an instance of VAMT that is installed on a computer that has Internet access. If you are performing proxy activation for an isolated workgroup, you must also have VAMT installed on one of the computers in the workgroup.
- VAMT has administrative permissions to the Active Directory domain.
2. VAMT has administrative permissions to the Active Directory domain.
### To Perform an Active Directory Forest Proxy Activation
**To perform an Active Directory forest proxy activation**
1. Open VAMT.
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**Important**  
If you want to rename the ADBA object, you must do it now. After you click **Install Key**, the name cannot be changed.
 
6. Enter the name of the file where you want to save the offline installation ID, or browse to the file location and then click **Open**. If you are activating an AD forest in an isolated workgroup, save the .cilx file to a removable media device.
7. Click **Install Key**.
8. VAMT displays the **Activating Active Directory** dialog box until it completes the requested action. The activated object and the date that it was created appear in the **Active Directory-Based Activation** node in the center pane.
VAMT displays the **Activating Active Directory** dialog box until it completes the requested action. The activated object and the date that it was created appear in the **Active Directory-Based Activation** node in the center pane.
9. Insert the removable media into the VAMT host that has Internet access. Make sure that you are on the root node, and that the **Volume Activation Management Tool** view is displayed in the center pane.
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VAMT displays the **Activating Active Directory** dialog box until it completes the requested action. The activated object and the date that it was created appear in the **Active Directory-Based Activation** node in the center pane.
## Related topics
[Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Activate an Active Directory Forest Online
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate an Active Directory (AD) forest over the Internet. ADBA enables certain products to inherit activation from the domain.
**Important**  
ADBA is only applicable to Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs) and KMS Host keys (CSVLKs). To use ADBA, one or more KMS Host keys (CSVLKs) must be installed on the AD forest, and client keys (GVLKs) must be installed on the client products.
 
## Requirements
Before performing online activation, ensure that the network and the VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
- VAMT is installed on a host computer that has Internet access.
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- The KMS Host key (CSVLK) you intend to use is added to VAMT in the **Product Keys** node.
### To Perform an Online Active Directory Forest Activation
**To perform an online Active Directory forest activation**
1. Open VAMT.
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**Important**  
If you want to rename the ADBA object, you must do it now. After you click **Install Key**, the name cannot be changed.
 
6. Click **Install Key**.
7. VAMT displays the **Activating Active Directory** dialog box until it completes the requested action.
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The activated object and the date that is was created appear in the **Active Directory-Based Activation** node in the center pane.
## Related topics
[Scenario 1: Online Activation](scenario-online-activation-vamt.md)
[Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
 
 
- [Scenario 1: Online Activation](scenario-online-activation-vamt.md)
- [Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)

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# Add and Manage Products
This section describes how to add client computers into the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After the computers are added, you can manage the products that are installed on your network.
## In this Section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to add client computers to VAMT.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Update Product Status](update-product-status-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to update the status of product license.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Remove Products](remove-products-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to remove a product from the product list.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md) |Describes how to add client computers to VAMT. |
|[Update Product Status](update-product-status-vamt.md) |Describes how to update the status of product license. |
|[Remove Products](remove-products-vamt.md) |Describes how to remove a product from the product list. |
 

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# Add and Remove Computers
You can add computers that have any of the supported Windows or Office products installed to a Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database by using the **Discover products** function. You can search for computers in an Active Directory domain, by individual computer name or IP address, in a workgroup, or by a general LDAP query. You can remove computers from a VAMT database by using the **Delete** function. After you add the computers, you can add the products that are installed on the computers by running the **Update license status** function.
Before adding computers, ensure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) firewall exception required by VAMT has been enabled on all target computers. For more information see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
## To add computers to a VAMT database
1. Open VAMT.
2. Click **Discover products** in the **Actions** menu in the right-side pane to open the **Discover Products** dialog box.
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To cancel the search, click **Cancel**. When the search is complete the names of the newly-discovered computers appear in the product list view in the center pane.
![VAMT, Finding computers dialog box](images/dep-win8-l-vamt-findingcomputerdialog.gif)
**Important**  
Note that this step adds only the computers to the VAMT database, and not the products that are installed on the computers. To add the products, you need to run the **Update license status** function.
 
![vamt find a computer dialog box](images/dep-win8-l-vamt-findingcomputerdialog.gif)
This step adds only the computers to the VAMT database, and not the products that are installed on the computers. To add the products, you need to run the **Update license status** function.
## To add products to VAMT
1. In the **Products** list, select the computers that need to have their product information added to the VAMT database.
2. You can use the **Filter** function to narrow your search for computers by clicking **Filter** in the right-side pane to open the **Filter Products** dialog box.
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6. VAMT displays the **Collecting product information** dialog box while it collects the licensing status of all supported products on the selected computers. When the process is finished, the updated licensing status of each product will appear in the product list view in the center pane.
**Note**  
If a computer has more than one supported product installed, VAMT adds an entry for each product. The entry appears under the appropriate product heading.
 
**Note**  
If a computer has more than one supported product installed, VAMT adds an entry for each product. The entry appears under the appropriate product heading.
## To remove computers from a VAMT database
You can delete a computer by clicking on it in the product list view, and then clicking **Delete** in the **Selected Item** menu in the right-hand pane. In the **Confirm Delete Selected Products** dialog box that appears, click **Yes** to delete the computer. If a computer has multiple products listed, you must delete each product to completely remove the computer from the VAMT database.
## Related topics
[Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md)
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# Add and Remove a Product Key
Before you can use a Multiple Activation Key (MAK), retail, or KMS Host key (CSVLK) product key, you must first add it to the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database.
## To Add a Product Key
1. Open VAMT.
2. In the left-side pane, right-click the **Product Keys** node to open the **Actions** menu.
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- To import a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file containing a list of product keys, click **Select a product key file to import**, browse to the file location, click **Open** to import the file, and then click **Add Key(s)**.
**Note**  
If you are activating a large number of products with a MAK, you should refresh the activation count of the MAK, to ensure that the MAK can support the required number of activations. In the product key list in the center pane, select the MAK and click **Refresh product key data online** in the right-side pane to contact Microsoft and retrieve the number of remaining activations for the MAK. This step requires Internet access. You can only retrieve the remaining activation count for MAKs.
 
**Note**  
If you are activating a large number of products with a MAK, you should refresh the activation count of the MAK, to ensure that the MAK can support the required number of activations. In the product key list in the center pane, select the MAK and click **Refresh product key data online** in the right-side pane to contact Microsoft and retrieve the number of remaining activations for the MAK. This step requires Internet access. You can only retrieve the remaining activation count for MAKs.
## Remove a Product Key
- To remove a product key from the list, simply select the key in the list and click **Delete** on the **Selected Items** menu in the right-side pane. Click **Yes** to confirm deletion of the product key. Removing a product key from the VAMT database will not affect the activation state of any products or computers on the network.
## Related topics
[Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md)
 
 
- [Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md)

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# Configure Client Computers
To enable the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to function correctly, certain configuration changes are required on all client computers:
- An exception must be set in the client computer's firewall.
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**Important**  
This procedure only applies to clients running Windows Vista or later. For clients running Windows XP Service Pack 1, see [Connecting Through Windows Firewall](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=182933).
 
## Configuring the Windows Firewall to allow VAMT access
Enable the VAMT to access client computers using the **Windows Firewall** Control Panel:
1. Open Control Panel and double-click **System and Security**.
@ -41,23 +35,19 @@ Enable the VAMT to access client computers using the **Windows Firewall** Contro
6. Click **OK**.
**Warning**  
By default, Windows Firewall Exceptions only apply to traffic originating on the local subnet. To expand the exception to apply to multiple subnets, you need to change the exception settings in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, as described below.
 
**Warning**  
By default, Windows Firewall Exceptions only apply to traffic originating on the local subnet. To expand the exception to apply to multiple subnets, you need to change the exception settings in the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, as described below.
## Configure Windows Firewall to allow VAMT access across multiple subnets
Enable the VAMT to access client computers across multiple subnets using the **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security** Control Panel:
![vamt firewall configuration for multiple subnets](images/dep-win8-l-vamt-firewallconfigurationformultiplesubnets.gif)
![VAMT Firewall configuration for multiple subnets](images/dep-win8-l-vamt-firewallconfigurationformultiplesubnets.gif)
1. Open the Control Panel and double-click **Administrative Tools**.
2. Click **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security**.
3. For each of the following three WMI items, for the applicable Network Profile (Domain, Public, Private), make the changes listed in steps a-c:
3. Make your changes for each of the following three WMI items, for the applicable Network Profile (Domain, Public, Private):
- Windows Management Instrumentation (ASync-In)
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- Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI-In)
1. In the **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security** dialog box, select **Inbound Rules** from the left-hand panel.
4. In the **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security** dialog box, select **Inbound Rules** from the left-hand panel.
2. Right-click the desired rule and select **Properties** to open the **Properties** dialog box.
5. Right-click the desired rule and select **Properties** to open the **Properties** dialog box.
3. On the **General** tab, select the **Allow the connection** checkbox.
- On the **General** tab, select the **Allow the connection** checkbox.
4. On the **Scope** tab, change the Remote IP Address setting from "Local Subnet" (default) to allow the specific access you need.
- On the **Scope** tab, change the Remote IP Address setting from "Local Subnet" (default) to allow the specific access you need.
5. On the **Advanced** tab, verify selection of all profiles that are applicable to the network (Domain or Private/Public).
- On the **Advanced** tab, verify selection of all profiles that are applicable to the network (Domain or Private/Public).
In certain scenarios, only a limited set of TCP/IP ports are allowed through a hardware firewall. Administrators must ensure that WMI (which relies on RPC over TCP/IP) is allowed through these types of firewalls. By default, the WMI port is a dynamically allocated random port above 1024. The following Microsoft knowledge article discusses how administrators can limit the range of dynamically-allocated ports. This is useful if, for example, the hardware firewall only allows traffic in a certain range of ports.
For more info, see [How to configure RPC dynamic port allocation to work with firewalls](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=182911).
## Create a registry value for the VAMT to access workgroup-joined computers
## Create a registry value for the VAMT to access workgroup-joined computer
**Caution**  
This section contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure to back up the registry before you modify it; in addition, ensure that you know how to restore the registry, if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, see [Windows registry information for advanced users](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=182912).
 
On the client computer, create the following registry key using regedit.exe.
1. Navigate to `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\system`
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**Value Data: 1**
**Note**  
To discover VAMT-manageable Windows computers in workgroups, you must enable network discovery on each client.
 
**Note**  
To discover VAMT-manageable Windows computers in workgroups, you must enable network discovery on each client.
## Deployment options
There are several options for organizations to configure the WMI firewall exception for computers:
- **Image.** Add the configurations to the master Windows image deployed to all clients.
@ -120,9 +102,7 @@ There are several options for organizations to configure the WMI firewall except
The above configurations will open an additional port through the Windows Firewall on target computers and should be performed on computers that are protected by a network firewall. In order to allow VAMT to query the up-to-date licensing status, the WMI exception must be maintained. We recommend administrators consult their network security policies and make clear decisions when creating the WMI exception.
## Related topics
[Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md)
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# Import and Export VAMT Data
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to import product-activation data from a Computer Information List (.cilx or .cil) file into SQL Server, and to export product-activation data into a .cilx file. A .cilx file is an XML file that stores computer and product-activation data. You can import data or export data during the following scenarios:
- Import and merge data from previous versions of VAMT.
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**Warning**  
Editing a .cilx file using an application other than VAMT can corrupt the .cilx file and is not supported.
 
## Import VAMT Data
To import data into VAMT:
**To import data into VAMT**
1. Open VAMT.
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4. In the **Volume Activation Management Tool** dialog box, click **OK** to begin the import. VAMT displays a progress message while the file is being imported. Click **OK** when a message appears and confirms that the import has completed successfully.
## Export VAMT Data
Exporting VAMT data from a non-Internet-connected VAMT host computer is the first step of proxy activation using multiple VAMT hosts. To export product-activation data to a .cilx file:
1. In the left-side pane, you can click a product you want to export data for, or click **Products** if the list contains data for all products.
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7. Click **Save**. VAMT displays a progress message while the data is being exported. Click **OK** when a message appears and confirms that the export has completed successfully.
## Related topics
[Perform Proxy Activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Install and Configure VAMT
This section describes how to install and configure the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
## In this Section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[VAMT Requirements](vamt-requirements.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Provides system requirements for installing VAMT on a host computer.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Install VAMT](install-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to get and install VAMT.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to configure client computers on your network to work with VAMT.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[VAMT Requirements](vamt-requirements.md) |Provides system requirements for installing VAMT on a host computer. |
|[Install VAMT](install-vamt.md) |Describes how to get and install VAMT. |
|[Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md) |Describes how to configure client computers on your network to work with VAMT. |
## Related topics
[Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md)
- [Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md)
 

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# Install a KMS Client Key
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install Generic Volume License Key (GVLK), or KMS client, product keys. For example, if you are converting a MAK-activated product to KMS activation.
**Note**  
By default, volume license editions of Windows Vista, Windows® 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2012, and Microsoft® Office 2010 use KMS for activation. GVLKs are already installed in volume license editions of these products.
 
**To install a KMS Client key**
1. Open VAMT.
@ -38,20 +36,9 @@ By default, volume license editions of Windows Vista, Windows® 7, Windows 8,
8. Select the **Automatically select an AD or KMS client key** option and then click **Install Key**.
VAMT displays the **Installing product key** dialog box while it attempts to install the product key for the selected products. When the process is finished, the status appears in the **Action Status** column of the dialog box. Click **Close** to close the dialog box. You can also click the **Automatically close when done** check box when the dialog box appears.
VAMT displays the **Installing product key** dialog box while it attempts to install the product key for the selected products. When the process is finished, the status appears in the **Action Status** column of the dialog box. Click **Close** to close the dialog box. You can also click the **Automatically close when done** check box when the dialog box appears.
The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the product list view in the center pane.
The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the product list view in the center pane.
## Related topics
[Perform KMS Activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Install a Product Key
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install retail, Multiple Activation Key (MAK), and KMS Host key (CSVLK).
**To install a Product key**
1. Open VAMT.
2. In the left-side pane, click the product that you want to install keys onto.
@ -37,15 +37,11 @@ You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install retail, Mult
The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the product list view in the center pane.
**Note**  
Product key installation will fail if VAMT finds mismatched key types or editions. VAMT will display the failure status and will continue the installation for the next product in the list. For more information on choosing the correct MAK or KMS Host key (CSVLK), see [How to Choose the Right Volume License Key for Windows](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=238382).
 
**Note**  
Product key installation will fail if VAMT finds mismatched key types or editions. VAMT will display the failure status and will continue the installation for the next product in the list. For more information on choosing the correct MAK or KMS Host key (CSVLK), see [How to Choose the Right Volume License Key for Windows](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=238382).
## Related topics
[Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md)
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# Install VAMT
This topic describes how to install the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
## Install VAMT
You can install VAMT as part of the [Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=526740) for Windows 10.
**Important**  
VAMT requires local administrator privileges on all managed computers in order to deposit confirmation IDs (CIDs), get the client products’ license status, and install product keys. If VAMT is being used to manage products and product keys on the local host computer and you do not have administrator privileges, start VAMT with elevated privileges. For Active Directory-Based Activation use, for best results we recommend running VAMT while logged on as a domain administrator.
 
VAMT requires local administrator privileges on all managed computers in order to deposit confirmation IDs (CIDs), get the client products’ license status, and install product keys. If VAMT is being used to manage products and product keys on the local host computer and you do not have administrator privileges, start VAMT with elevated privileges. For Active Directory-Based Activation use, for best results we recommend running VAMT while logged on as a domain administrator. 
**Note**  
The VAMT Microsoft Management Console snap-in ships as an x86 package.
 
**Note**  
After you install VAMT, if you have a computer information list (CIL) that was created in a previous version of VAMT, you must import the list into a SQL database. If you do not have SQL installed, you can download a free copy of Microsoft SQL Server Express and create a new database into which you can import the CIL. To install SQL Server Express:
1. Install the Windows ADK.
2. Ensure that **Volume Activation Management Tool** and **Microsoft® SQL Server® 2012 Express** are selected to be installed.
3. Click **Install**.
 
## Select a Database
**Using a SQL database installed during ADK setup**
If SQL Server 2012 Express was installed during ADK setup, the default database name will be **ADK**.By default, VAMT is configure to use a SQL database that is installed on the local machine during ADK setup and displays the server name as **.\\ADK**. If the SQL database was installed on another machine, you must configure the database to allow remote connections and you must provide the corresponding server name. If a new VAMT database needs to be created, provide a name for the new database.
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You must configure SQL installation to allow remote connections and you must provide the corresponding server name in the format: *Machine Name\\SQL Server Name*. If a new VAMT database needs to be created, provide a name for the new database.
## Uninstall VAMT
To uninstall VAMT via the **Programs and Features** Control Panel:
1. Open the **Control Panel** and select **Programs and Features**.
@ -60,9 +45,7 @@ To uninstall VAMT via the **Programs and Features** Control Panel:
2. Select **Assessment and Deployment Kit** from the list of installed programs and click **Change**. Follow the instructions in the Windows ADK installer to remove VAMT.
## Related topics
[Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md)
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---
# Perform KMS Activation
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to perform volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS). You can use VAMT to activate Generic Volume Licensing Keys, or KMS client keys, on products accessible to VAMT. GVLKs are the default product keys used by the volume-license editions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server® 2012, and Microsoft Office 2010. GVLKs are already installed in volume-license editions of these products.
## Requirements
Before configuring KMS activation, ensure that your network and VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
- KMS host is set up and enabled.
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- VAMT has administrative permissions on all computers to be activated, and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is accessible through the Windows Firewall. For more information, see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
## To configure computers for KMS activation
## To configure devices for KMS activation
**To configure devices for KMS activation**
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# Perform Local Reactivation
If you reinstall Windows® or Microsoft® Office 2010 on a computer that was initially activated using proxy activation (MAK, retail, or CSLVK (KMS host)), and have not made significant changes to the hardware, use this local reactivation procedure to reactivate the program on that computer.
Local reactivation relies upon data that was created during the initial proxy activation and stored in the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database. The database contains the installation ID (IID) and confirmation ID (Pending CID). Local reactivation uses this data to reapply the CID and reactivate those products. Reapplying the same CID conserves the remaining activations on the key.
@ -18,10 +16,9 @@ Local reactivation relies upon data that was created during the initial proxy ac
**Note**  
During the initial proxy activation, the CID is bound to a digital “fingerprint”, which is calculated from values assigned to several different hardware components in the computer. If the computer has had significant hardware changes, this fingerprint will no longer match the CID. In this case, you must obtain a new CID for the computer from Microsoft.
 
## To Perform a Local Reactivation
**To perform a local reactivation**
1. Open VAMT. Make sure that you are connected to the desired database.
@ -43,7 +40,7 @@ During the initial proxy activation, the CID is bound to a digital “fingerprin
8. If you are supplying alternate credentials, in the **Windows Security** dialog box type the appropriate user name and password and click **OK**.
9. VAMT displays the **Apply Confirmation ID** dialog box.
VAMT displays the **Apply Confirmation ID** dialog box.
10. If you are using a different product key than the product key used for initial activation, you must complete a new activation to obtain a new CID.
@ -52,15 +49,4 @@ During the initial proxy activation, the CID is bound to a digital “fingerprin
12. Click **OK**.
## Related topics
[Manage Activations](manage-activations-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Manage Activations
This section describes how to activate a client computer, by using a variety of activation methods.
## In this Section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Perform Online Activation](online-activation-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to activate a client computer over the Internet.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Perform Proxy Activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to perform volume activation for client products that do not have Internet access.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Perform KMS Activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how perform volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Perform Local Reactivation](local-reactivation-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to reactivate an operating system or Office program that was reinstalled.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Activate an Active Directory Forest Online](activate-forest-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to use Active Directory-Based Activation to online activate an Active Directory forest.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest](activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to use Active Directory-Based Activation to proxy activate an Active Directory forest that is not connected to the Internet.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Perform Online Activation](online-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to activate a client computer over the Internet. |
|[Perform Proxy Activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to perform volume activation for client products that do not have Internet access. |
|[Perform KMS Activation](kms-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how perform volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS). |
|[Perform Local Reactivation](local-reactivation-vamt.md) |Describes how to reactivate an operating system or Office program that was reinstalled. |
|[Activate an Active Directory Forest Online](activate-forest-vamt.md) |Describes how to use Active Directory-Based Activation to online activate an Active Directory forest. |
|[Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest](activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md) |Describes how to use Active Directory-Based Activation to proxy activate an Active Directory forest that is not connected to the Internet. |
 

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# Manage Product Keys
This section describes how to add and remove a product key from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After you add a product key to VAMT, you can install that product key on a product or products you select in the VAMT database.
## In this Section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Add and Remove a Product Key](add-remove-product-key-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to add a product key to the VAMT database.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Install a Product Key](install-product-key-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to install a product key for specific product.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Install a KMS Client Key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to install a GVLK (KMS client) key.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Add and Remove a Product Key](add-remove-product-key-vamt.md) |Describes how to add a product key to the VAMT database. |
|[Install a Product Key](install-product-key-vamt.md) |Describes how to install a product key for specific product. |
|[Install a KMS Client Key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md) |Describes how to install a GVLK (KMS client) key. |
 
 

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# Manage VAMT Data
This section describes how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
## In this Section
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>[Import and Export VAMT Data](import-export-vamt-data.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to import and export VAMT data.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>[Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell](use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md)</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Describes how to access Windows PowerShell and how to import the VAMT PowerShell module.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
 
 
|Topic |Description |
|------|------------|
|[Import and Export VAMT Data](import-export-vamt-data.md) |Describes how to import and export VAMT data. |
|[Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell](use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md) |Describes how to access Windows PowerShell and how to import the VAMT PowerShell module. |

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# Perform Online Activation
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to enable client products to be activated over the Internet. You can install the client products with any kind of product key that is eligible for online activation—Multiple Activation Key (MAK), retail, and Windows Key Management Services (KMS) host key.
## Requirements
Before performing online activation, ensure that the network and the VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
- VAMT is installed on a central computer that has network access to all client computers.
@ -29,7 +25,7 @@ Before performing online activation, ensure that the network and the VAMT instal
The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficient number of remaining activations. If you are activating a MAK key, you can retrieve the remaining number of activations for that key by selecting the MAK in the product key list in the center pane and then clicking **Refresh product key data online** in the right-side pane. This retrieves the number of remaining activations for the MAK from Microsoft. Note that this step requires Internet access and that the remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
## To Perform an Online Activation
**To perform an online activation**
1. Open VAMT.
@ -51,28 +47,13 @@ The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficien
8. VAMT displays the **Activating products** dialog box until it completes the requested action. When activation is complete, the status appears in the **Action Status** column of the dialog box. Click **Close** to close the dialog box. You can also click the **Automatically close when done** check box when the dialog box appears.
The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the products list view in the center pane.
The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the products list view in the center pane.
**Note**  
Online activation does not enable you to save the Confirmation IDs (CIDs). As a result, you cannot perform local reactivation.
**Note**  
Online activation does not enable you to save the Confirmation IDs (CIDs). As a result, you cannot perform local reactivation.
 
**Note**  
You can use online activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
 
**Note**
You can use online activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
## Related topics
[Manage Activations](manage-activations-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Perform Proxy Activation
You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to perform activation for client computers that do not have Internet access. The client products can be installed with any type of product key that is eligible for proxy activation: Multiple activation Key (MAK), KMS Host key (CSVLK), or retail key.
In a typical proxy-activation scenario, the VAMT host computer distributes a MAK to one or more client computers and collects the installation ID (IID) from each computer. The VAMT host computer sends the IIDs to Microsoft on behalf of the client computers and obtains the corresponding Confirmation IDs (CIDs). The VAMT host computer then installs the CIDs on the client computer to complete the activation. Using this activation method, only the VAMT host computer needs Internet access.
**Note**  
For workgroups that are completely isolated from any larger network, you can still perform MAK, KMS Host key (CSVLK), or retail proxy activation. This requires installing a second instance of VAMT on a computer within the isolated group and using removable media to transfer activation data between that computer and another VAMT host computer that has Internet access. For more information about this scenario, see [Scenario 2: Proxy Activation](scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md). Similarly, you can proxy activate a KMS Host key (CSVLK) located in an isolated network. You can also proxy activate a KMS Host key (CSVLK) in the core network if you do not want the KMS host computer to connect to Microsoft over the Internet.
 
For workgroups that are completely isolated from any larger network, you can still perform MAK, KMS Host key (CSVLK), or retail proxy activation. This requires installing a second instance of VAMT on a computer within the isolated group and using removable media to transfer activation data between that computer and another VAMT host computer that has Internet access. For more information about this scenario, see [Scenario 2: Proxy Activation](scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md). Similarly, you can proxy activate a KMS Host key (CSVLK) located in an isolated network. You can also proxy activate a KMS Host key (CSVLK) in the core network if you do not want the KMS host computer to connect to Microsoft over the Internet. 
## Requirements
Before performing proxy activation, ensure that your network and the VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
- There is an instance of VAMT that is installed on a computer that has Internet access. If you are performing proxy activation for an isolated workgroup, you also need to have VAMT installed on one of the computers in the workgroup.
@ -37,6 +31,7 @@ The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficien
## To Perform Proxy Activation
**To perform proxy activation**
1. Open VAMT.
@ -62,12 +57,12 @@ The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficien
8. If you are activating products that require administrator credentials different from the ones you are currently using, select the **Use Alternate Credentials** checkbox.
9. Click OK.
9. Click **OK**.
10. VAMT displays the **Activating products** dialog box until it completes the requested action. If you selected the **Alternate Credentials** option, you will be prompted to enter the credentials.
**Note**  
You can use proxy activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
**Note**  
You can use proxy activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
 

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# Remove Products
To remove one or more products from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), you can delete them from the product list view in the center pane.
To delete one or more products:
**To delete one or more products**
1. Click a product node in the left-side pane.
@ -34,9 +32,7 @@ To delete one or more products:
7. On the **Confirm Delete Selected Products** dialog box, click **OK**.
## Related topics
[Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md)
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# Update Product Status
After you add computers to the VAMT database, you need to use the **Update license status** function to add the products that are installed on the computers. You can also use the **Update license status** at any time to retrieve the most current license status for any products in the VAMT database.
To retrieve license status, VAMT must have administrative permissions on all selected computers and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) must be accessible through the Windows Firewall. In addition, for workgroup computers, a registry key must be created to enable remote administrative actions under User Account Control (UAC). For more information, see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
@ -18,11 +16,7 @@ To retrieve license status, VAMT must have administrative permissions on all sel
**Note**  
The license-status query requires a valid computer name for each system queried. If the VAMT database contains computers that were added without Personally Identifiable Information, computer names will not be available for those computers, and the status for these computers will not be updated.
 
## Update the license status of a product
1. Open VAMT.
2. In the **Products** list, select one or more products that need to have their status updated.
@ -31,23 +25,12 @@ The license-status query requires a valid computer name for each system queried.
4. If you are supplying alternate credentials, in the **Windows Security** dialog box type the appropriate user name and password and click **OK**.
VAMT displays the **Collecting product information** dialog box while it collects the status of all selected products. When the process is finished, the updated licensing status of each product will appear in the product list view in the center pane.
VAMT displays the **Collecting product information** dialog box while it collects the status of all selected products. When the process is finished, the updated licensing status of each product will appear in the product list view in the center pane.
**Note**  
If a previously discovered Microsoft Office 2010 product has been uninstalled from the remote computer, updating its licensing status will cause the entry to be deleted from the **Office** product list view, and, consequently, the total number of discovered products will be smaller. However, the Windows installation of the same computer will not be deleted and will always be shown in the **Windows** products list view.
**Note**  
If a previously discovered Microsoft Office 2010 product has been uninstalled from the remote computer, updating its licensing status will cause the entry to be deleted from the **Office** product list view, and, consequently, the total number of discovered products will be smaller. However, the Windows installation of the same computer will not be deleted and will always be shown in the **Windows** products list view.
 
## Related topics
[Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md)
 
 
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# Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) PowerShell cmdlets can be used to perform the same functions as the Vamt.exe command-line tool.
**To Install PowerShell 3.0**
**To install PowerShell 3.0**
- VAMT PowerShell cmdlets require Windows PowerShell, which is included in Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows Server® 2012. You can download PowerShell for Windows 7 or other operating systems from the [Microsoft Download Center](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=218356).
**To Install the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit**
**To install the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit**
- In addition to PowerShell, you must import the VAMT PowerShell module. The module is included in the VAMT 3.0 folder after you install the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK).
**To Prepare the VAMT PowerShell Environment**
**To prepare the VAMT PowerShell environment**
1. To open PowerShell with administrative credentials, click **Start** and type “PowerShell” to locate the program. Right-click **Windows PowerShell**, and then click **Run as administrator**. To open PowerShell in Windows 7, click **Start**, click **All Programs**, click **Accessories**, click **Windows PowerShell**, right-click **Windows PowerShell**, and then click **Run as administrator**.
@ -32,65 +30,57 @@ The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) PowerShell cmdlets can be used to p
- The x86 version of the PowerShell ISE is available in C:\\Windows\\SysWOW64\\WindowsPowerShell\\v1.0\\powershell\_ise.exe
 
2. For all supported operating systems you can use the VAMT PowerShell module included with the Windows ADK. By default, the module is installed with the Windows ADK in the VAMT folder. Change directories to the directory where VAMT is located.
2. For all supported operating systems you can use the VAMT PowerShell module included with the Windows ADK. By default, the module is installed with the Windows ADK in the VAMT folder. Change directories to the directory where VAMT is located. For example, if the Windows ADK is installed in the default location of C:\\Program Files(x86)\\Windows Kits\\10, type
For example, if the Windows ADK is installed in the default location of `C:\Program Files(x86)\Windows Kits\10`, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
cd “C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Assessment and Deployment Kit\VAMT 3.0”
```
3. Import the VAMT PowerShell module. To import the module, type the following at a command prompt:
``` syntax
Import-Module .\VAMT.psd1
```
**Import-Module** imports a module only into the current session. To import the module into all sessions, add an **Import-Module** command to a Windows PowerShell profile. For more information about profiles, type `get-help about_profiles`.
Where **Import-Module** imports a module only into the current session. To import the module into all sessions, add an **Import-Module** command to a Windows PowerShell profile. For more information about profiles, type `get-help about_profiles`.
## To Get Help for VAMT PowerShell cmdlets
You can view all of the help sections for a VAMT PowerShell cmdlet, or you can view only the section that you are interested in. To view all of the Help content for a VAMT cmdlet, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help <cmdlet name> -all
```
For example, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help get-VamtProduct -all
```
**Warning**  
**Warning**
The update-help cmdlet is not supported for VAMT PowerShell cmdlets. To view online help for VAMT cmdlets, you can use the -online option with the get-help cmdlet. For more information, see [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Cmdlets in Windows PowerShell](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=242278).
 
**To View VAMT PowerShell Help Sections**
**To view VAMT PowerShell Help sections**
1. To get the syntax to use with a cmdlet, type the following at a command prompt:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help <cmdlet name>
```
For example, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help get-VamtProduct
```
2. To see examples using a cmdlet, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help <cmdlet name> -examples
```
For example, type:
``` syntax
``` ps1
get-help get-VamtProduct -examples
```

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# VAMT Requirements
This topic includes info about the product key and system requirements for VAMT.
## Product Key Requirements
The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to perform activations using any of the following types of product keys.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th align="left">Product Key Type</th>
<th align="left">Where to Obtain</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Multiple Activation Key (MAK)</p></li>
<li><p>Key Management Service (KMS) host key (CSVLK)</p></li>
<li><p>KMS client setup keys (GVLK)</p></li>
</ul></td>
<td align="left"><p>Volume licensing keys can only be obtained with a signed contract from Microsoft. For more info, see the [Microsoft Volume Licensing portal](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=227282).</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Retail product keys</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Obtained at time of product purchase.</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
|Product key type |Where to obtain |
|-----------------|----------------|
|<ul><li>Multiple Activation Key (MAK)</li><li>Key Management Service (KMS) host key (CSVLK)</li><li>KMS client setup keys (GVLK)</li></ul> |Volume licensing keys can only be obtained with a signed contract from Microsoft. For more info, see the [Microsoft Volume Licensing portal](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=227282). |
|Retail product keys |Obtained at time of product purchase. |
## System Requirements
The following table lists the system requirements for the VAMT host computer.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col width="50%" />
<col width="50%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Computer and Processor</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1 GHz x86 or x64 processor</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Memory</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1 GB RAM for x86 or 2 GB RAM for x64</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Hard Disk</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>16 GB available hard disk space for x86 or 20 GB for x64</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>External Drive</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Removable media (Optional)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Display</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>1024x768 or higher resolution monitor</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Network</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Connectivity to remote computers via Windows® Management Instrumentation (TCP/IP) and Microsoft® Activation Web Service on the Internet via HTTPS</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td align="left"><p>Operating System</p></td>
<td align="left"><p>Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td align="left"><p>Additional Requirements</p></td>
<td align="left"><ul>
<li><p>Connection to a SQL Server database. For more info, see [Install VAMT](install-vamt.md).</p></li>
<li><p>PowerShell 3.0: For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server® 2012, PowerShell is included in the installation. For previous versions of Windows and Windows Server, you must download PowerShell 3.0. To download PowerShell, go to [Download Windows PowerShell 3.0](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=218356).</p></li>
<li><p>If installing on Windows Server 2008 R2, you must also install .NET Framework 3.51.</p></li>
</ul></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
|Item |Minimum system requirement |
|-----|---------------------------|
|Computer and Processor |1 GHz x86 or x64 processor |
|Memory |1 GB RAM for x86 or 2 GB RAM for x64 |
|Hard Disk |16 GB available hard disk space for x86 or 20 GB for x64 |
|External Drive|Removable media (Optional) |
|Display |1024x768 or higher resolution monitor |
|Network |Connectivity to remote computers via Windows® Management Instrumentation (TCP/IP) and Microsoft® Activation Web Service on the Internet via HTTPS |
|Operating System |Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012. |
|Additional Requirements |<ul><li>Connection to a SQL Server database. For more info, see [Install VAMT](install-vamt.md).</li><li>PowerShell 3.0: For Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server® 2012, PowerShell is included in the installation. For previous versions of Windows and Windows Server, you must download PowerShell 3.0. To download PowerShell, go to [Download Windows PowerShell 3.0](http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=218356).</li><li>If installing on Windows Server 2008 R2, you must also install .NET Framework 3.51.</li></ul> |
## Related topics
[Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md)
 
 
- [Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md)