Windows Server

[x21isUnreal]

Does this work with windows server?

[WindowsAddict]

@x21isUnreal
Yes.
HWID option doesn't but KMS38 and online KMS work.

[DavidGeeraerts]

@WindowsAddict
Do you know if there is a difference between "Server 2022 Datacenter" trial/evaluation ISO and lets say what one would download with a Microsoft subscription account?
Looking at the KMS38 documentation, it should work with Server 2022.
I'm going to test with Microsoft trial/evaluation ISO.

[WindowsAddict]

@DavidGeeraerts
Those evaluation installation needs to be converted to the full version first before activation. You can do that with the change edition option in the MAS extras section.

MVS/VLSC (subscription account downloads) server downloads come with the full version by default and you can activate them directly.

[DavidGeeraerts]

Thank you for the tip!

[DavidGeeraerts]

In case this is useful for anyone else:
(and/or adding to MAS documentation)

Windows Server 2022 Evaluation download

Burn ISO to USB stick using RUFUS --using UEFI for supported BIOS

Instructions for manually converting Windows Server editions to retail.

Manually convert using DISM: DISM /online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:WX4NM-KYWYW-QJJR4-XV3QB-6VM33 /AcceptEula

Notes:

• A SysPrep image will reset the license; it is necessary to run MAS on a deployed image.

[okynnor]

What happens to CALs (user and devices)? Let's say we need them, we buy them. will they work with a server activated with this activation script without any issues?

[The1B4U]

Why would you need CALs if you're already activating the server this way?

[eurybaric]

What do you mean? Can you elaborate tiny bit? I'm a bit new to this. Do you mean if activated this way you don't need cals? or do they not work, Cheers!

[IT-GEYE]

i activated and i still get user restrictions

[DavidGeeraerts]

Is there a way to activate Windows Server terminal services with MAS?
(Default Windows Server accepts 2 remote desktop sessions, until terminal services is activated)
*(For research purposes ;-)

[DavidGeeraerts]

It is possible to reset Windows Server Remote Desktop Services licensing [120 day] grace period, by removing the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\RCM\GracePeriod
To my surprise, Dell even has an official article on it.

[okynnor]

Wouldn't be easier to extend the 120 day grace period server-wide rather than targeting the Windows Server Remote Desktop Service licensing?

You'd also get 2 RD sessions, if that's accurate but I haven't checked this.