Hi we have purchased 2008 R2 datacenter licenses for our virtual infrastructure to enable us to run as many Windows server VMs as we want. We were provided with MAK keys and also with a KMS key - on the licensing portal though it says -0/0 after the KMS key. How do I go about setting up the KMS service? I assume I just use the KMS key provided on our MS licensing portal and KMS will manage the number of server licenses in use? Thanks!

Check this article. This video shows how to set up a KMS host in Windows Server 2008 R2. http://ahmedhusseinonline.com/2011/04/kms-and-mak-explained/ Thanks

thanks you very much!

Check this article. This video shows how to set up a KMS host in Windows Server 2008 R2. http://ahmedhusseinonline.com/2011/04/kms-and-mak-explained/ Thanks

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for posting. Please check the MS official Windows Server 2008 KMS Setup Demonstration http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=22110 Learn how to set up the KMS host on Windows® 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 computer, activate KMS clients with the KMS host, and review activation status. http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=11170 If you have any questions about the MAK or KMS key, please call this number: Microsoft Volume Licensing Activation Centers Worldwide Telephone Numbers http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx Thanks ZHANG