update metadata and cleanup

.openpublishing.redirection.json

@@ -1582,7 +1582,7 @@
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/add-manage-products-vamt.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {
@@ -1732,7 +1732,7 @@
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/install-configure-vamt.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {
@@ -1777,17 +1777,17 @@
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/manage-activations-vamt.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/manage-product-keys-vamt.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/manage-vamt-data.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {
@@ -2422,7 +2422,7 @@
     },
     {
       "source_path": "windows/deploy/vamt-step-by-step.md",
-      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt",
       "redirect_document_id": false
     },
     {

.openpublishing.redirection.windows-deployment.json

@@ -1194,6 +1194,36 @@
       "source_path": "windows/deployment/update/plan-determine-app-readiness.md",
       "redirect_url": "/windows/compatibility/windows-11/testing-guidelines",
       "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
+    },
+    {
+      "source_path": "windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md",
+      "redirect_url": "/windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt",
+      "redirect_document_id": false
     }
   ]
 }

windows/deployment/TOC.yml

@@ -198,8 +198,6 @@
           href: volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md
         - name: Install and configure VAMT
           items:
-          - name: Overview
-            href: volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md
           - name: VAMT requirements
             href: volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md
           - name: Install VAMT
@@ -208,8 +206,6 @@
             href: volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md
         - name: Add and manage products
           items:
-          - name: Overview
-            href: volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md
           - name: Add and remove computers
             href: volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md
           - name: Update product status
@@ -218,8 +214,6 @@
             href: volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md
         - name: Manage product keys
           items:
-          - name: Overview
-            href: volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md
           - name: Add and remove a product key
             href: volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md
           - name: Install a product key
@@ -228,8 +222,6 @@
             href: volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md
         - name: Manage activations
           items:
-          - name: Overview
-            href: volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md
           - name: Run online activation
             href: volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md
           - name: Run proxy activation
@@ -244,16 +236,12 @@
             href: volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md
         - name: Manage VAMT data
           items:
-          - name: Overview
-            href: volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md
           - name: Import and export VAMT data
             href: volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md
           - name: Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell
             href: volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md
         - name: VAMT step-by-step scenarios
           items:
-            - name: Overview
-              href: volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md
           - name: "Scenario 1: online activation"
             href: volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md
           - name: "Scenario 2: proxy activation"

windows/deployment/deploy-enterprise-licenses.md

@@ -1,16 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Deploy Windows Enterprise licenses
 description: Steps to deploy Windows Enterprise licenses for Windows Enterprise E3 or E5 subscription activation, or for Windows Enterprise E3 in CSP.
-author: frankroj
+ms.author: kaushika
-ms.author: frankroj
+author: kaushika-msft
-manager: aaroncz
+manager: cshepard
+ms.reviewer: nganguly
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.collection:
-  - highpri
-  - tier2
 ms.date: 03/04/2024
 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
 appliesto:

windows/deployment/vda-subscription-activation.md

@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@
 title: Configure VDA for Windows subscription activation
 description: Learn how to configure virtual machines (VMs) to enable Windows 10 Subscription Activation in a Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) scenario.
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
+ms.author: kaushika
-ms.author: frankroj
+author: kaushika-msft
-author: frankroj
+manager: cshepard
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium

windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-by-proxy-vamt.md

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 ---
-title: Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest (Windows 10)
+title: Activate by proxy an Active Directory forest
 description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate by proxy an Active Directory (AD) forest.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Activate by Proxy an Active Directory Forest
+# 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 doesn't have Internet access. ADBA enables certain volume products to inherit activation from the domain.
 
@@ -64,4 +64,4 @@ VAMT displays the **Activating Active Directory** dialog box until it completes
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
+[Add and remove computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-forest-vamt.md

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 ---
-title: Activate an Active Directory Forest Online (Windows 10)
+title: Activate an Active Directory forest online
 description: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA) function to activate an Active Directory (AD) forest online.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Activate an Active Directory Forest Online
+# 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.
 
@@ -51,5 +51,6 @@ The activated object and the date that it was created appear in the **Active Dir
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Scenario 1: Online Activation](scenario-online-activation-vamt.md)
+- [Scenario 1: online activation](scenario-online-activation-vamt.md)
-- [Add and Remove Computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
+
+- [Add and remove computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-active-directory-based-activation-client.md

@@ -1,18 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Activate using Active Directory-based activation
 description: Learn how active directory-based activation is implemented as a role service that relies on Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to store activation objects.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-author: frankroj
-ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.collection:
-  - highpri
-  - tier2
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
@@ -28,8 +25,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 Active Directory-based activation is implemented as a role service that relies on Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) to store activation objects. Active Directory-based activation requires updating the forest schema with `adprep.exe` on a supported server OS. After the schema is updated, older domain controllers can still activate clients.
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md

@@ -1,18 +1,15 @@
 ---
 title: Activate using Key Management Service
 description: Learn how to use Key Management Service (KMS) to activate Windows.
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
-author: frankroj
+ms.author: kaushika
-manager: aaroncz
+author: kaushika-msft
-ms.author: frankroj
+manager: cshepard
+ms.reviewer: nganguly
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.collection:
-  - highpri
-  - tier2
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
@@ -27,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > For information on retail activation, see the following articles:
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/)
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227)
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644)
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0)
 
 Volume activation can be performed via Key Management Service (KMS). KMS can be hosted either on a client version of Windows or on Windows Server.
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/activate-windows-clients-vamt.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Activate clients running Windows
 description: Activate clients running Windows after configuring Key Management Service (KMS) or Active Directory-based activation.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 After Key Management Service (KMS) or Active Directory-based activation is configured in a network, activating a client running Windows is easy. If the computer is configured with a Generic Volume License Key (GVLK), IT or the user don't need to take any action. It just works.
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/active-directory-based-activation-overview.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Active Directory-Based Activation Overview (Windows 10)
+title: Active Directory-based activation overview
 description: Enable your enterprise to activate its computers through a connection to their domain using Active Directory-Based Activation (ADBA).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-manage-products-vamt.md

@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Add and Manage Products
-description: Add client computers into the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After the computers are added, the products that are installed in the network can be managed.
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# Add and manage products
-
-This section describes how to add client computers into the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After the computers are added, the products that are installed in the network can be managed.
-
-## In this Section
-
-|Article |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. |

windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-computers-vamt.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Add and Remove Computers (Windows 10)
+title: Add and remove computers
-description: The Discover products function on the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) allows you to search the Active Directory domain or a general LDAP query.
+description: The discover products function on the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) allows you to search the Active Directory domain or a general LDAP query.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -71,4 +71,6 @@ You can delete a computer by clicking on it in the product list view, and then c
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md)
+[Update product status](update-product-status-vamt.md)
+
+[Remove products](remove-products-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/add-remove-product-key-vamt.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Add and Remove a Product Key (Windows 10)
+title: Add and remove a product key
 description: Add a product key to the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database. Also, learn how to remove the key from the database.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -38,4 +38,6 @@ Before you can use a Multiple Activation Key (MAK), retail, or KMS Host key (CSV
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md)
+[Install a product key](install-product-key-vamt.md)
+
+[Install a KMS client key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/appendix-information-sent-to-microsoft-during-activation-client.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 ---
-title: Appendix Information sent to Microsoft during activation
+title: Appendix information sent to Microsoft during activation
 description: Learn about the information sent to Microsoft during activation.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: reference
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 When a computer running a currently supported version of Windows is activated, the following information is sent to Microsoft:
 
@@ -78,8 +78,4 @@ Standard computer information is also sent, but the computer's IP address is onl
 
 Microsoft uses the information to confirm a properly licensed copy of the software. Microsoft doesn't use the information to contact individual consumers.
 
-For more information, see [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=619879).
+For more information, see [Microsoft Privacy Statement](https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement).
-
-## Related content
-
-- [Volume Activation for Windows](volume-activation-windows.md).

windows/deployment/volume-activation/configure-client-computers-vamt.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Configure Client Computers (Windows 10)
+title: Configure client computers
 description: Learn how to configure client computers to enable the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to function correctly.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-author: frankroj
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -109,4 +109,6 @@ The above configurations will open an additional port through the Windows Firewa
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Install and Configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md)
+[VAMT requirements](vamt-requirements.md)
+
+[Install VAMT](install-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/import-export-vamt-data.md

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
 title: Import and export VAMT data
 description: Learn how to use the VAMT to import product-activation data from a file into SQL Server.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
 ms.topic: how-to
 ---

windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-configure-vamt.md

@@ -1,29 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Install and Configure VAMT
-description: Learn how to install and configure the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), and learn where to find information about the process.
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# Install and configure VAMT
-
-This section describes how to install and configure the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
-
-## In this section
-
-|Article |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 in the network to work with VAMT. |
-
-## Related content
-
-- [Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md).

windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-kms-client-key-vamt.md

@@ -1,25 +1,25 @@
 ---
-title: Install a KMS Client Key (Windows 10)
+title: Install a KMS client key
 description: Learn to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install Generic Volume License Key (GVLK), or KMS client, product keys.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Install a KMS Client Key
+# 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're 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
+## To install a KMS client key
 
 1. Open VAMT.
 
@@ -47,4 +47,8 @@ You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install Generic Volu
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Perform KMS Activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
+[Run KMS activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Add and remove a product key](add-remove-product-key-vamt.md)
+
+[Install a product key](install-product-key-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-product-key-vamt.md

@@ -1,22 +1,22 @@
 ---
-title: Install a Product Key (Windows 10)
+title: Install a product key
 description: Learn to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install retail, Multiple Activation Key (MAK), and KMS Host key (CSVLK).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Install a Product Key
+# 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
+## To install a product key
 
 1. Open VAMT.
 
@@ -47,4 +47,6 @@ You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to install retail, Mult
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Manage Product Keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md)
+[Add and remove a product key](add-remove-product-key-vamt.md)
+
+[Install a KMS client key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/install-vamt.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Install VAMT
 description: Learn how to install Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) for Windows.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>

windows/deployment/volume-activation/introduction-vamt.md

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
-title: Introduction to VAMT (Windows 10)
+title: Introduction to VAMT
 description: VAMT enables administrators to automate and centrally manage the Windows, Microsoft Office, and select other Microsoft products volume and retail activation process.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
 ms.topic: overview
 ---
@@ -64,4 +64,4 @@ VAMT provides a single, graphical user interface for managing activations, and f
 
 ## Next steps
 
-[VAMT step-by-step scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md)
+[VAMT requirements](vamt-requirements.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/kms-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 ---
-title: Perform KMS Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Run KMS activation
-description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to perform volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS).
+description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to run volume activation using the Key Management Service (KMS).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Perform KMS activation
+# Run 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.
+The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to run 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
 
@@ -61,3 +61,11 @@ Before configuring KMS activation, ensure that your network and VAMT installatio
 
 10. If you're supplying alternate credentials, at the prompt, type the appropriate user name and password and select **OK**.
 VAMT displays the **Volume Activation** dialog box until it completes the requested action. When the process is finished, the updated activation status of each product appears in the product list view in the center pane.
+
+## Related articles
+
+[Run online activation](online-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run proxy activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run local reactivation](local-reactivation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/local-reactivation-vamt.md

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 ---
-title: Perform Local Reactivation (Windows 10)
+title: Run local reactivation
 description: An initially activated a computer using scenarios like MAK, retail, or CSLVK (KMS host), can be reactivated with Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Perform local reactivation
+# Run 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.
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ 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 run a local reactivation
 
 1. Open VAMT. Make sure that you're connected to the desired database.
 
@@ -51,4 +51,8 @@ Local reactivation relies upon data that was created during the initial proxy ac
 
 ## Related article
 
-- [Manage Activations](manage-activations-vamt.md)
+[Run online activation](online-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run proxy activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run KMS activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-activations-vamt.md

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Manage Activations
-description: Learn how to manage activations and how to activate a client computer by using various activation methods.
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# Manage Activations
-
-This section describes how to activate a client computer, by using various activation methods.
-
-## In this Section
-
-|Article |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 don't have Internet access. |
-|[Perform KMS Activation](kms-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to 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 activate an Active Directory forest, online. |
-|[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 isn't connected to the Internet. |

windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-product-keys-vamt.md

@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Manage Product Keys
-description: In this article, learn how to add and remove a product key from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# Manage Product Keys
-
-This section describes how to add and remove a product key from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT). After a product key is added to VAMT, that product key can be installed on a product, or products selected in the VAMT database.
-
-## In this Section
-
-|Article |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. |

windows/deployment/volume-activation/manage-vamt-data.md

@@ -1,23 +0,0 @@
----
-title: Manage VAMT Data
-description: Learn how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# 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
-
-|Article |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. |

windows/deployment/volume-activation/monitor-activation-client.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
 title: Monitor activation
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
 description: Understand the most common methods to monitor the success of the activation process for a computer running Windows.
-ms.service: windows-client
+ms.author: kaushika
-author: frankroj
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
+ms.reviewer: nganguly
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
 appliesto:
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 The success of the activation process for a computer running Windows can be monitored in several ways. The most popular methods include:
 
@@ -39,10 +39,10 @@ The success of the activation process for a computer running Windows can be moni
 
 - Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and the KMS Management Pack can provide insight and information to users of System Center Operations Manager.
 
-- See [Troubleshooting activation error codes](/windows-server/get-started/activation-error-codes) for information about troubleshooting procedures for Multiple Activation Key (MAK) or the Key Management Service (KMS).
+- See [Troubleshooting activation error codes](/troubleshoot/windows-server/licensing-and-activation/troubleshoot-activation-error-codes) for information about troubleshooting procedures for Multiple Activation Key (MAK) or the Key Management Service (KMS).
 
-- The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides a single site from which to manage and monitor volume activations. This feature is explained in the next section.
+- The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides a single site from which to manage and monitor volume activations. For more information, see [Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md).
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Volume Activation for Windows](volume-activation-windows.md).
+[Volume activation for Windows](volume-activation-windows.md).

windows/deployment/volume-activation/online-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,35 +1,35 @@
 ---
-title: Perform Online Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Run online activation
 description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to enable client products to be activated online.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Perform online activation
+# Run 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.
+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:
+Before running 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.
 
-- Both the VAMT host and client computers have Internet access.
+- Both the VAMT host and client computers have internet access.
 
 - The products that you want to activate are added to VAMT.
 
-- VAMT has administrative permissions on all computers that you intend to activate, and that Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be accessed through the Windows firewall. For more information, see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
+- VAMT has administrative permissions on all computers that you intend to activate, and that Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be accessed through the Windows firewall. For more information, see [Configure client computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
 
-The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficient number of remaining activations. If you're 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 action retrieves the number of remaining activations for the MAK from Microsoft. This step requires Internet access and that the remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
+The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficient number of remaining activations. If you're 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 action retrieves the number of remaining activations for the MAK from Microsoft. This step requires internet access and that the remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
 
-## To perform an online activation
+## To run an online activation
 
 1. Open VAMT.
 
@@ -54,11 +54,15 @@ The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficien
     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.
+    > Online activation doesn't enable you to save the Confirmation IDs (CIDs). As a result, you can't run local reactivation.
 
     > [!NOTE]
     > You can use online activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Manage activations](manage-activations-vamt.md)
+[Run proxy activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run KMS activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run local reactivation](local-reactivation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/plan-for-volume-activation-client.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
 title: Plan for volume activation
 description: Product activation is the process of validating software with the manufacturer after it's installed on a specific computer.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
 appliesto:
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 *Product activation* is the process of validating software with the manufacturer after it's installed on a specific computer. Activation confirms that the product is genuine and not a fraudulent copy. Activation also confirms that the product key or serial number is valid and isn't compromised or revoked. Activation also establishes a link or relationship between the product key and the particular installation.
 
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ With a retail product, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), which is di
 - Telephone activation.
 - VAMT proxy activation.
 
-Telephone activation is primarily used in situations where a computer is isolated from all networks. VAMT proxy activation with retail keys is sometimes used when an IT department wants to centralize retail activations. VAMT can also be used when a computer with a retail version of the operating system is isolated from the Internet but connected to the LAN. For volume-licensed products, however, the best method or combination of methods must be determined to use in the environment. For currently supported versions of Windows Pro and Enterprise, one of the following three models can be chosen:
+Telephone activation is primarily used in situations where a computer is isolated from all networks. VAMT proxy activation with retail keys is sometimes used when an IT department wants to centralize retail activations. VAMT can also be used when a computer with a retail version of the operating system is isolated from the internet but connected to the LAN. For volume-licensed products, however, the best method or combination of methods must be determined to use in the environment. For currently supported versions of Windows Pro and Enterprise, one of the following three models can be chosen:
 
 - Multiple Activation Keys (MAK).
 - KMS.
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ To use a MAK, the computers to be activated must have a MAK installed. The MAK i
 
 In the simplest terms, a MAK acts like a retail key, except that a MAK is valid for activating multiple computers. Each MAK can be used a specific number of times. The VAMT can help with tracking the number of performed activations with each key and how many activations remain.
 
-Organizations can download MAK and KMS keys from the [Volume Licensing Service Center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618213) website. Each MAK has a preset number of activations, which are based on a percentage of the count of licenses the organization purchases. However, the number of activations that are available can be increased with the MAK by calling Microsoft.
+Organizations can download MAK and KMS keys from the [Volume Licensing Service Center](https://admin.microsoft.com/adminportal/home#/subscriptions/vlnew) website. Each MAK has a preset number of activations, which are based on a percentage of the count of licenses the organization purchases. However, the number of activations that are available can be increased with the MAK by calling Microsoft.
 
 ### Key Management Service
 
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ A modern business network has many nuances and interconnections. This section ex
 
 ### Core network
 
-The organization's core network is that part of the network that enjoys stable, high-speed, reliable connectivity to infrastructure servers. In many cases, the core network is also connected to the Internet. However, Internet connectivity isn't a requirement to use the KMS or Active Directory-based activation after the KMS server or ADDS is configured and active. The organization's core network likely consists of many network segments. In many organizations, the core network makes up most of the business network.
+The organization's core network is that part of the network that enjoys stable, high-speed, reliable connectivity to infrastructure servers. In many cases, the core network is also connected to the internet. However, internet connectivity isn't a requirement to use the KMS or Active Directory-based activation after the KMS server or ADDS is configured and active. The organization's core network likely consists of many network segments. In many organizations, the core network makes up most of the business network.
 
 In the core network, a centralized KMS solution is recommended. Active Directory-based activation can also be used, but in many organizations, KMS might still be required to computers that aren't joined to the domain. Some administrators prefer to run both solutions to have the most flexibility, while others prefer to choose only a KMS-based solution for simplicity. Active Directory-based activation as the only solution is workable if all of the clients in the organization are running currently supported versions of Windows.
 
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ If the network is fully isolated, MAK-independent activation would be the recomm
 
 #### Branch offices and distant networks
 
-From mining operations to ships at sea, organizations often have a few computers that aren't easily connected to the core network or the Internet. Some organizations have network segments at branch offices that are large and well-connected internally, but have a slow or unreliable WAN link to the rest of the organization. There are several options in these situations:
+From mining operations to ships at sea, organizations often have a few computers that aren't easily connected to the core network or the internet. Some organizations have network segments at branch offices that are large and well-connected internally, but have a slow or unreliable WAN link to the rest of the organization. There are several options in these situations:
 
 - **Active Directory-based activation**. In any site where the client computers are running currently supported versions of Windows, Active Directory-based activation is supported, and it can be activated by joining the domain.
 
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ Active Directory-based activation can be used on computers when they meet the fo
 - The computer is running a currently supported version of Windows or Windows Server.
 - The computer connects to the domain at least once every 180 days, either directly or through a VPN.
 
-Otherwise for computers that rarely or never connect to the network, MAK independent activation should be used either via the telephone or the Internet.
+Otherwise for computers that rarely or never connect to the network, MAK independent activation should be used either via the telephone or the internet.
 
 ### Test and development labs
 
@@ -215,13 +215,13 @@ By evaluating network connectivity and the numbers of computers at each site, th
 
 When it's know which keys are needed, the keys must be obtained. Generally speaking, volume licensing keys are collected in two ways:
 
-- Go to the **Product Keys** section of the [Volume Licensing Service Center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=618213) for the following agreements: Open, Open Value, Select, Enterprise, and Services Provider License.
+- Go to the **Product Keys** section of the [Volume Licensing Service Center](https://admin.microsoft.com/adminportal/home#/subscriptions/vlnew) for the following agreements: Open, Open Value, Select, Enterprise, and Services Provider License.
 
-- Contact the [Microsoft activation center](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618264).
+- Contact the [Microsoft activation center](https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customer/activation-centers).
 
 ### KMS host keys
 
-A KMS host needs a key that activates, or authenticates, the KMS host with Microsoft. This key is referred to as the *KMS host key*, but it's formally known as a *Microsoft Customer Specific Volume License Key* (CSVLK). Some documentation and Internet references use the term KMS key, but CSVLK is the proper name for current documentation and management tools.
+A KMS host needs a key that activates, or authenticates, the KMS host with Microsoft. This key is referred to as the *KMS host key*, but it's formally known as a *Microsoft Customer Specific Volume License Key* (CSVLK). Some documentation and internet references use the term KMS key, but CSVLK is the proper name for current documentation and management tools.
 
 A KMS host running a currently supported version of Windows Server can activate both Windows Server and Windows client operating systems. A KMS host key is also needed to create the activation objects in ADDS, as described later in this guide. A KMS host key is needed for any KMS that is set up. Additionally, it needs to be determined if Active Directory-based activation will be used.
 
@@ -274,4 +274,4 @@ The flow of KMS activation is shown in Figure 3, and it follows this sequence:
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Volume Activation for Windows](volume-activation-windows.md).
+- [Volume activation for Windows](volume-activation-windows.md).

windows/deployment/volume-activation/proxy-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,30 +1,30 @@
 ---
-title: Perform Proxy Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Run proxy activation
-description: Perform proxy activation by using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate client computers that don't have Internet access.
+description: Run proxy activation by using the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate client computers that don't have internet access.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Perform Proxy Activation
+# Run proxy activation
 
-You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to perform activation for client computers that don't 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.
+You can use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to run activation for client computers that don't 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.
+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 run 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:
+Before running proxy activation, ensure that your network and the VAMT installation meet the following requirements:
 
-- There's an instance of VAMT that is installed on a computer that has Internet access. If you're performing proxy activation for an isolated workgroup, you also need to have VAMT installed on one of the computers in the workgroup.
+- There's an instance of VAMT that is installed on a computer that has internet access. If you're running proxy activation for an isolated workgroup, you also need to have VAMT installed on one of the computers in the workgroup.
 
 - The products to be activated have been added to VAMT and are installed with a retail product key, a KMS Host key (CSVLK) or a MAK. If the products haven't been installed with a proper product key, refer to the steps in the [Add and Remove a Product Key](add-remove-product-key-vamt.md) section for instructions on how to install a product key.
 
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@ Before performing proxy activation, ensure that your network and the VAMT instal
 
 - 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).
 
-    The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficient number of remaining activations. If you're 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 action retrieves the number of remaining activations for the MAK from Microsoft. This step requires Internet access and that the remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
+    The product keys that are installed on the client products must have a sufficient number of remaining activations. If you're 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 action retrieves the number of remaining activations for the MAK from Microsoft. This step requires internet access and that the remaining activation count can only be retrieved for MAKs.
 
-## To Perform Proxy Activation
+## To run proxy activation
 
 1. Open VAMT.
 
@@ -66,3 +66,11 @@ Before performing proxy activation, ensure that your network and the VAMT instal
 
     > [!NOTE]
     You can use proxy activation to select products that have different key types and activate the products at the same time.
+
+## Related articles
+
+[Run online activation](online-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run KMS activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Run local reactivation](local-reactivation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/remove-products-vamt.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Remove Products (Windows 10)
+title: Remove products
 description: Learn how you must delete products from the product list view so you can remove products from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -37,4 +37,6 @@ To remove one or more products from the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md)
+[Add and remove computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
+
+[Update product status](update-product-status-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
 ---
-title: Scenario 3 KMS Client Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Scenario 3 - KMS client activation
 description: Learn how to use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate Key Management Service (KMS) client keys or Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
 # Scenario 3: KMS client activation
 
-In this scenario, you use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate Key Management Service (KMS) client keys or Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs). This type of activation can be performed on either Core Network or Isolated Lab computers. 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. You don't have to enter a key to activate a product as a GVLK, unless you're converting a MAK-activated product to a KMS activation. For more information, see [Install a KMS Client Key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md).
+In this scenario, you use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate Key Management Service (KMS) client keys or Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs). This type of activation can be performed on either Core Network or Isolated Lab computers. 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. You don't have to enter a key to activate a product as a GVLK, unless you're converting a MAK-activated product to a KMS activation. For more information, see [Install a KMS client key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md).
 
 The procedure that is described below assumes the following configuration:
 
@@ -56,4 +56,8 @@ The same status is shown under the **Status of Last Action** column in the produ
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [VAMT step-by-step scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md)
+[Run KMS activation](kms-activation-vamt.md)
+
+[Activate using Key Management Service](activate-using-key-management-service-vamt.md)
+
+[Install a KMS client key](install-kms-client-key-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-online-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 ---
-title: Scenario 1 Online Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Scenario 1 - online activation
 description: Achieve network access by deploying the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) in a Core Network environment.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Scenario 1: Online Activation
+# Scenario 1: online activation
 
 In this scenario, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) is deployed in the Core Network environment. VAMT is installed on a central computer that has network access to all of the client computers. Both the VAMT host and the client computers have Internet access. The following illustration shows a diagram of an online activation scenario for Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs). You can use this scenario for online activation of the following key types:
 
@@ -36,10 +36,10 @@ The Secure Zone represents higher-security Core Network computers that have addi
 
 ## Step 2: Configure the Windows Management Instrumentation firewall exception on target computers
 
-- Ensure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) firewall exception has been enabled for all target computers. For more information, see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
+- Ensure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) firewall exception has been enabled for all target computers. For more information, see [Configure client computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
 
     > [!NOTE]
-    > To retrieve product license status, VAMT must have administrative permissions on the remote computers and WMI must be available 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).
+    > To retrieve product license status, VAMT must have administrative permissions on the remote computers and WMI must be available 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).
 
 ## Step 3: Connect to a VAMT database
 
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ The Secure Zone represents higher-security Core Network computers that have addi
 
 2. Select **Connect**.
 
-3. If you're already connected to a database, VAMT displays an inventory of the products and product keys in the center pane, and a license overview of the computers in the database. If you need to connect to a different database, select **Successfully connected to Server** to open **the Database Connection Settings** dialog box. For more information about how to create VAMT databases and adding VAMT data, see [Manage VAMT Data](manage-vamt-data.md)
+3. If you're already connected to a database, VAMT displays an inventory of the products and product keys in the center pane, and a license overview of the computers in the database. If you need to connect to a different database, select **Successfully connected to Server** to open **the Database Connection Settings** dialog box. For more information about how to create VAMT databases and adding VAMT data, see [Import and export VAMT data](import-export-vamt-data.md).
 
 ## Step 4: Discover products
 
@@ -57,11 +57,11 @@ The Secure Zone represents higher-security Core Network computers that have addi
 
 3. In the **Discover Products** dialog box, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory** to display the search options, and then select the search options that you want to use. You can search for computers in an Active Directory domain, by individual computer name or IP address, in a workgroup, or by a general Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) query:
 
-    - To search for computers in an Active Directory domain, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory**. Then under **Domain Filter Criteria**, in the list of domain names select the name of the domain that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for specific computers in the domain. This filter supports the asterisk (\*) wildcard. For example, typing "a\*" will display only those computer names that start with the letter "a".
+    - To search for computers in an Active Directory domain, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory**. Then under **Domain Filter Criteria**, in the list of domain names select the name of the domain that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for specific computers in the domain. This filter supports the asterisk (`*`) wildcard. For example, typing `a*` will display only those computer names that start with the letter "a".
 
     - To search by individual computer name or IP address, select **Manually enter name or IP address**. Then enter the full name or IP address in the **One or more computer names or IP addresses separated by commas** text box. Separate multiple entries with a comma. VAMT supports both IPv4 and IPV6 addressing.
 
-    - To search for computers in a workgroup, select **Search for computers in the workgroup**. Then under **Workgroup Filter Criteria**, in the list of workgroup names, select the name of the workgroup that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for a specific computer in the workgroup. This filter supports the asterisk (\*) wildcard. For example, typing "a\*" will display only computer names that start with the letter "a".
+    - To search for computers in a workgroup, select **Search for computers in the workgroup**. Then under **Workgroup Filter Criteria**, in the list of workgroup names, select the name of the workgroup that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for a specific computer in the workgroup. This filter supports the asterisk (`*`) wildcard. For example, typing `a*` will display only computer names that start with the letter "a".
 
     - To search for computers by using a general LDAP query, select **Search with LDAP query** and enter your query in the text box that appears. VAMT will validate the LDAP query syntax, but will otherwise run the query without additional checks.
 
@@ -156,4 +156,4 @@ To collect the status from select computers in the database, you can select comp
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md)
+[Run online activation](online-activation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md

@@ -1,34 +1,34 @@
 ---
-title: Scenario 2 Proxy Activation (Windows 10)
+title: Scenario 2 - proxy activation
 description: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) to activate products that are installed on workgroup computers in an isolated lab environment.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
-# Scenario 2: Proxy Activation
+# Scenario 2: proxy activation
 
-In this scenario, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) is used to activate products that are installed on workgroup computers in an isolated lab environment. For workgroups that are isolated from the larger network, you can perform proxy activation of Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs), KMS Host keys (CSVLKs), Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs) (or KMS client keys), or retail keys. Proxy activation is performed by installing a second instance of VAMT on a computer in the isolated workgroup. You can then use removable media to transfer VAMT Computer Information Lists (CILXs) between the instance of VAMT in the isolated workgroup and another VAMT host that has Internet access. The following diagram shows a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) proxy activation scenario:
+In this scenario, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) is used to activate products that are installed on workgroup computers in an isolated lab environment. For workgroups that are isolated from the larger network, you can perform proxy activation of Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs), KMS Host keys (CSVLKs), Generic Volume License Keys (GVLKs) (or KMS client keys), or retail keys. Proxy activation is performed by installing a second instance of VAMT on a computer in the isolated workgroup. You can then use removable media to transfer VAMT Computer Information Lists (CILXs) between the instance of VAMT in the isolated workgroup and another VAMT host that has internet access. The following diagram shows a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) proxy activation scenario:
 
 ![VAMT MAK proxy activation scenario.](images/dep-win8-l-vamt-makproxyactivationscenario.jpg)
 
-## Step 1: Install VAMT on a Workgroup Computer in the Isolated Lab
+## Step 1: Install VAMT on a workgroup computer in the isolated lab
 
 1. Install VAMT on a host computer in the isolated lab workgroup. This computer can be running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server® 2012.
 
 2. Select the VAMT icon in the **Start** menu to open VAMT.
 
-## Step 2: Configure the Windows Management Instrumentation Firewall Exception on target computers
+## Step 2: Configure the Windows Management Instrumentation firewall exception on target computers
 
-- Ensure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) firewall exception has been enabled for all target computers. For more information, see [Configure Client Computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
+- Ensure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) firewall exception has been enabled for all target computers. For more information, see [Configure client computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md).
 
     > [!NOTE]
-    > To retrieve the license status on the selected computers, VAMT must have administrative permissions on the remote computers and 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).
+    > To retrieve the license status on the selected computers, VAMT must have administrative permissions on the remote computers and 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).
 
 ## Step 3: Connect to a VAMT database
 
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ In this scenario, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) is used to activa
 
 2. Select **Connect**.
 
-3. If you're already connected to a database, in the center pane VAMT displays an inventory of the products and product keys, and a license overview of the computers in the database. If you need to connect to a different database, select **Successfully connected to the Server** to open the **Database Connection Settings** dialog box. For more information about how to create VAMT databases and adding VAMT data, see [Manage VAMT Data.](manage-vamt-data.md)
+3. If you're already connected to a database, in the center pane VAMT displays an inventory of the products and product keys, and a license overview of the computers in the database. If you need to connect to a different database, select **Successfully connected to the Server** to open the **Database Connection Settings** dialog box. For more information about how to create VAMT databases and adding VAMT data, see [Import and export Volume Activation Management Tool data](import-export-vamt-data.md).
 
 ## Step 4: Discover products
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ In this scenario, the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) is used to activa
 
 3. In the **Discover Products** dialog box, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory** to display the search options, and then select the search options that you want to use. 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:
 
-    - To search for computers in an Active Directory domain, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory**. Then under **Domain Filter Criteria**, in the list of domain names, select the name of the domain that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for specific computers in the domain. This filter supports the asterisk (\*) wildcard. For example, typing "a\*" will display only computer names that start with the letter "a".
+    - To search for computers in an Active Directory domain, select **Search for computers in the Active Directory**. Then under **Domain Filter Criteria**, in the list of domain names, select the name of the domain that you want to search. You can narrow the search further by typing a name in the **Filter by computer name** field to search for specific computers in the domain. This filter supports the asterisk (`*`) wildcard. For example, typing `a*` will display only computer names that start with the letter "a".
 
     - To search by individual computer name or IP address, select **Manually enter name or IP address**. Then enter the full name or IP address in the **One or more computer names or IP addresses separated by commas** text box. Separate multiple entries with a comma. Both IPv4 and IPv6addressing are supported.
 
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ To collect the status from select computers in the database, you can select comp
   > [!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.
 
-## Step 7: Add Product Keys
+## Step 7: Add product keys
 
 1. Select the **Product Keys** node in the left-side pane, and then select **Add Product Keys** in the right-side pane to open the **Add Product Keys** dialog box.
 
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ To collect the status from select computers in the database, you can select comp
 
     The keys that you have added appear in the **Product Keys** list view in the center pane.
 
-## Step 8: Install the Product Keys on the Isolated Lab Computers
+## Step 8: Install the product keys on the isolated lab computers
 
 1. In the left-side pane, in the **Products** node select the product that you want to install keys onto.
 
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ To collect the status from select computers in the database, you can select comp
 
 ## Step 9: Export VAMT data to a `.cilx` file
 
-In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in a `.cilx` file. Then you copy the `.cilx` file to removable media so that you can take it to a VAMT host computer that is connected to the Internet. In MAK proxy activation, it's critical to retain this file, because VAMT uses it to apply the Confirmation IDs (CIDs) to the proper products.
+In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in a `.cilx` file. Then you copy the `.cilx` file to removable media so that you can take it to a VAMT host computer that is connected to the internet. In MAK proxy activation, it's critical to retain this file, because VAMT uses it to apply the Confirmation IDs (CIDs) to the proper products.
 
 1. Select the individual products that successfully received a product key in Step 8. If needed, sort and filter the list to find the products.
 
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in
 
 ## Step 10: Acquire confirmation IDs from Microsoft on the internet connected host computer
 
-1. Insert the removable media into the VAMT host that has Internet access.
+1. Insert the removable media into the VAMT host that has internet access.
 
 2. Open VAMT. Make sure you are on the root node, and that the **Volume Activation Management Tool** view is displayed in the center pane.
 
@@ -167,9 +167,9 @@ In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in
 
 5. When the CID collection process is complete, VAMT displays a **Volume Activation Management Tool** message that shows the number of confirmation IDs that were successfully acquired, and the name of the file where the IDs were saved. Select **OK** to close the message.
 
-## Step 11: Import the `.cilx` file onto the VAMT host within the Isolated lab workgroup
+## Step 11: Import the `.cilx` file onto the VAMT host within the isolated lab workgroup
 
-1. Remove the storage device that contains the `.cilx` file from the Internet-connected VAMT host computer and insert it into the VAMT host computer in the isolated lab.
+1. Remove the storage device that contains the `.cilx` file from the internet-connected VAMT host computer and insert it into the VAMT host computer in the isolated lab.
 
 2. Open VAMT and verify that you're connected to the database that contains the computer with the product keys that you're activating.
 
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in
 
 6. VAMT displays a progress message while the data is being imported. Select **OK** when a message appears and confirms that the data has been successfully imported.
 
-## Step 12: Apply the CIDs and Activate the Isolated Lab Computers
+## Step 12: Apply the CIDs and activate the isolated lab computers
 
 1. Select the products to which you want to apply CIDs. If needed, sort and filter the list to find the products.
 
@@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ In this step, you export VAMT from the workgroup's host computer and save it in
     VAMT displays the **Applying Confirmation Id** dialog box while it installs the CIDs on the selected products. When VAMT finishes installing the CIDs, the status appears in the **Action Status** column of the dialog box. Select **Close** to close the dialog box. You can also select the **Automatically close when done** check box when the dialog box appears.
     The same status appears under the **Status of Last Action** column in the product list view in the center pane.
 
-## Step 13: (Optional) Reactivating Reimaged Computers in the Isolated Lab
+## Step 13: (Optional) Reactivating reimaged computers in the isolated lab
 
 If you have captured new images of the computers in the isolated lab, but the underlying hardware of those computers hasn't changed, VAMT can reactivate those computers using the CIDs that are stored in the database.
 
@@ -213,4 +213,4 @@ If you have captured new images of the computers in the isolated lab, but the un
 
 ## Related articles
 
-- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md)
+[Run proxy activation](proxy-activation-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/update-product-status-vamt.md

@@ -1,20 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: Update Product Status
+title: Update product status
 description: Learn how to use the Update license status function to add the products that are installed on the computers.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
 # Update product status
 
 After computers are added to the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) database, the **Update license status** function needs to be used to add the products that are installed on the computers. The **Update license status** can also be used 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).
+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).
 
 > [!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.
@@ -37,4 +37,6 @@ To retrieve license status, VAMT must have administrative permissions on all sel
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Add and Manage Products](add-manage-products-vamt.md).
+[Add and remove computers](add-remove-computers-vamt.md)
+
+[Remove products](remove-products-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-the-volume-activation-management-tool-client.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Use the Volume Activation Management Tool
 description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to track and monitor several types of product keys.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
@@ -24,8 +24,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) provides several useful features, including the ability to perform VAMT proxy activation and to track and monitor several types of product keys.
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ For currently supported versions of Windows Server, VAMT can be installed direct
 
 For currently supported versions of Windows client, VAMT can be installed as part of the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK). The Windows ADK is a free download. For more information, including links to download the Windows ADK, see [Download and install the Windows ADK](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
 
-## Activating with the Volume Activation Management Tool
+## Activate with VAMT
 
 VAMT can be used to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and retail keys. Computers can be activated either individually or in groups. The VAMT enables two activation scenarios:
 
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ VAMT can be used to complete the activation process in products by using MAK and
 
     When this method is used, only the VAMT host computer requires Internet access. Proxy activation by using the VAMT is beneficial for isolated network segments and for cases where the organization has a mix of retail, MAK, and KMS-based activations.
 
-## Tracking products and computers with the Volume Activation Management Tool
+## Track products and computers
 
 The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computers across an organization's network, as shown in Figure 18. Several prebuilt reports are also available to help proactively manage licensing.
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ The VAMT provides an overview of the activation and licensing status of computer
 
 **Figure 18**. The VAMT showing the licensing status of multiple computers
 
-## Tracking key usage with the Volume Activation Management Tool
+## Track key usage
 
 The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to an organization. Each key can be entered into VAMT, and then the VAMT can use those keys for online or proxy activation of clients. The tool can also describe what type of key it's and to which product group it belongs. The VAMT is the most convenient way to quickly determine how many activations remain on a MAK. Figure 19 shows an example of key types and usage.
 
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ The VAMT makes it easier to track the various keys that are issued to an organiz
 
 **Figure 19**. The VAMT showing key types and usage
 
-## Other Volume Activation Management Tool features
+## Other features
 
 The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance and flexibility, and it provides a single graphical user interface for managing activations and performing other activation-related tasks, such as:
 
@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ The VAMT stores information in a Microsoft SQL Server database for performance a
 For more information, see:
 
 - [Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) Overview](./volume-activation-management-tool.md).
-- [VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios](./vamt-step-by-step.md).
 
 ## Related content
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/use-vamt-in-windows-powershell.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell (Windows 10)
+title: Use VAMT in Windows PowerShell
 description: Learn how to use Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) PowerShell cmdlets to perform the same functions as the Vamt.exe command-line tool.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: how-to
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -19,11 +19,11 @@ The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) PowerShell cmdlets can be used to p
 
 ### 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](/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell).
+VAMT PowerShell cmdlets require Windows PowerShell, which is included in Windows 10 and later. To download the latest version of PowerShell, see [Installing PowerShell on Windows](/powershell/scripting/install/installing-powershell).
 
-### Install the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit**
+### 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).
+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)](/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install).
 
 ### Prepare the VAMT PowerShell environment
 
@@ -34,12 +34,8 @@ To open PowerShell with administrative credentials, select **Start** and enter `
 
   The x86 versions of Windows PowerShell are available in the following directories:
 
-- PowerShell:
+- PowerShell: `C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe`
-  
+- PowerShell ISE: `C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell_ise.exe`
-  `C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe`
-- PowerShell ISE:
-  
-  `C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell_ise.exe`
 
 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`, enter:
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-known-issues.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: VAMT known issues (Windows 10)
+title: VAMT known issues
 description: Find out the current known issues with the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT), versions 3.0. and 3.1.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 11/07/2022
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 

windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-requirements.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-title: VAMT Requirements
+title: VAMT requirements
-description: In this article, learn about the product key and system requirements for Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
+description: Learn about the product key and system requirements for Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: concept-article
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ---
 
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) can be used to perform activations
 
 |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](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=227282). |
+|<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 information, see the [Microsoft Volume Licensing portal](https://admin.microsoft.com/adminportal/home#/subscriptions/vlnew). |
 |Retail product keys |Obtained at time of product purchase. |
 
 ## System requirements
@@ -41,4 +41,6 @@ The following table lists the system requirements for the VAMT host computer.
 
 ## Related content
 
-- [Install and configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md).
+[Install VAMT](install-vamt.md)
+
+[Configure client computers](configure-client-computers-vamt.md)

windows/deployment/volume-activation/vamt-step-by-step.md

@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
----
-title: VAMT Step-by-Step Scenarios
-description: Learn step-by-step instructions on implementing the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) in typical environments.
-ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
-ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
----
-
-# VAMT step-by-step scenarios
-
-This section provides instructions on how to implement the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) in typical environments. VAMT supports many common scenarios. To get started, some of the most common scenarios are described here.
-
-## In this section
-
-|Article |Description |
-|-------|------------|
-|[Scenario 1: Online Activation](scenario-online-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to distribute Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs) to products installed on one or more connected computers within a network. Additionally, it also describes how to instruct these products to contact Microsoft over the Internet for activation. |
-|[Scenario 2: Proxy Activation](scenario-proxy-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to use two VAMT host computers—the first one with Internet access and a second computer within an isolated workgroup—as proxies to perform MAK volume activation for workgroup computers that don't have Internet access. |
-|[Scenario 3: Key Management Service (KMS) Client Activation](scenario-kms-activation-vamt.md) |Describes how to use VAMT to configure client products for Key Management Service (KMS) activation. By default, volume license editions of currently supported versions of Windows and Microsoft Office use KMS for activation. |
-
-## Related content
-
-- [Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md).

windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-management-tool.md

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 ---
 title: VAMT technical reference
 description: The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) enables network administrators to automate and centrally manage volume activation and retail activation.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
-author: frankroj
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
 ms.topic: overview
 ---
@@ -21,16 +21,6 @@ The Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) allows automation and central manag
 
 VAMT is only available in an EN-US (x86) package.
 
-## In this section
+## Next steps
 
-|Article |Description |
+[Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md)
-|------|------------|
-|[Introduction to VAMT](introduction-vamt.md) |Provides a description of VAMT and common usages. |
-|[Active Directory-based activation overview](active-directory-based-activation-overview.md) |Describes Active Directory-based activation scenarios. |
-|[Install and configure VAMT](install-configure-vamt.md) |Describes how to install VAMT and use it to configure client computers in the network. |
-|[Add and manage products](add-manage-products-vamt.md) |Describes how to add client computers into VAMT. |
-|[Manage product keys](manage-product-keys-vamt.md) |Describes how to add and remove a product key from VAMT. |
-|[Manage activations](manage-activations-vamt.md) |Describes how to activate a client computer by using various activation methods. |
-|[Manage VAMT data](manage-vamt-data.md) |Describes how to save, import, export, and merge a Computer Information List (CILX) file using VAMT. |
-|[VAMT step-by-step scenarios](vamt-step-by-step.md) |Provides step-by-step instructions for using VAMT in typical environments. |
-|[VAMT known issues](vamt-known-issues.md) |Lists known issues in VAMT. |

windows/deployment/volume-activation/volume-activation-windows.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ---
-title: Volume Activation for Windows
+title: Volume activation for Windows
 description: Learn how to use volume activation to deploy & activate Windows.
+ms.author: kaushika
+author: kaushika-msft
+manager: cshepard
 ms.reviewer: nganguly
-manager: aaroncz
-ms.author: frankroj
-ms.service: windows-client
-author: frankroj
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 03/29/2024
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.topic: overview
+ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/windows-server-release-info" target="_blank">Windows Server 2016</a>
 ---
 
-# Volume Activation for Windows
+# Volume activation for Windows
 
 > [!TIP]
 >
@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ appliesto:
 >
 > Looking for information on retail activation?
 >
-> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/help/12440/).
+> - [Activate Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/activate-windows-c39005d4-95ee-b91e-b399-2820fda32227).
-> - [Product activation for Windows](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=618644).
+> - [Product activation for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/windows/product-activation-for-windows-online-support-telephone-numbers-35f6a805-1259-88b4-f5e9-b52cccef91a0).
 
 This guide is designed to help organizations that are planning to use volume activation to deploy and activate Windows.
 

windows/deployment/windows-enterprise-e3-overview.md

@@ -2,13 +2,14 @@
 title: Windows Enterprise E3 in CSP
 description: Describes Windows Enterprise E3, an offering that delivers, by subscription, the features of Windows Enterprise edition.
 ms.service: windows-client
+ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
 ms.date: 02/13/2024
-author: frankroj
+ms.author: kaushika
-ms.author: frankroj
+author: kaushika-msft
-manager: aaroncz
+manager: cshepard
-ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.reviewer: nganguly
-ms.subservice: itpro-deploy
+ms.topic: concept-article
 appliesto:
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 11</a>
   - ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10</a>

windows/deployment/windows-subscription-activation.md

@@ -4,12 +4,10 @@ description: Learn how to step up from Windows Pro to a Windows Enterprise subsc
 ms.service: windows-client
 ms.subservice: itpro-fundamentals
 ms.localizationpriority: medium
-author: frankroj
+ms.author: kaushika
-ms.author: frankroj
+author: kaushika-msft
-manager: aaroncz
+manager: cshepard
-ms.collection:
+ms.reviewer: nganguly
-  - highpri
-  - tier2
 ms.topic: concept-article
 zone_pivot_groups: windows-versions-11-10
 ms.date: 03/04/2024