Windows 7 Server Datacenter OEM serial key or number
Windows 7 Server Datacenter OEM serial key or number
SOLVED: Where Are The License Keys For Server Virtual Machines AVMA?
If you have Server Data Center your server likely came with a single COA (Certificate of Authenticity) sticker containing a single DataCenter CD Key. If you then try to use that Key to activate new Server or Server Standard VM&#;s it will fail. This is because Server R2 and Server VM&#;s use a different activate process than previous versions of Windows Server.
Server R2 and Server now use &#;Automatic Virtual Machine Activation&#; or AVMA which means that the VM&#;s have a special driver loaded that lets them confirm the host version is licensed and activated properly. If it is, the VM&#;s will use the following &#;free&#; Product Keys:
| Windows Server Edition | AVMA key |
| Datacenter | TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J |
| Standard | C3RCX-M6NRP-6CXC9-TW2FRHYD |
| Essentials | B4YNWDX9-W8V6MMHBKQ |
| Windows Server R2 Edition | AVMA key |
| Datacenter | Y4TGP-NPTV9-HTC2H-7MGQ3-DV4TW |
| Standard | DBGBW-NPFBJVTX-K3WKJ-MTB6V |
| Essentials | K2XGM-NMBTR6Q8-WF2FK-P36R2 |
To get this function to work, your VM needs to have the DATA EXCHANGE, Integration Service enabled, which most do by default.
If you want to enter a Product Key using PowerShell use the following command:
for example:
Generic Installation Keys
Picked up a used and trying to see if there's a way to use what ever OS was shipped OEM on it until I can afford a Standard license. I know on their desktops dell puts the OEM key in the bios, do they do the same thing on servers?
Brand Representative for Dell
Hello ChrisChris19delta wrote:
Picked up a used and trying to see if there's a way to use what ever OS was shipped OEM on it until I can afford a Standard license. I know on their desktops dell puts the OEM key in the bios, do they do the same thing on servers?
Yes, we use the BIOS SLIC in our servers as well. If you install from an OEM DVD then it should auto-activate. The chassis should have the COA sticker on it if it was sold with an OEM OS. You should be able to install from retail media using the 25 digit key on the COA sticker.
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There are some key finder apps that search registry, have you tried that?
I don't have the server yet, but I'm assuming it was wiped prior to sale.
I'm not sure its the same, but
I reinstalled a Windows 7 Home Prem machine which was originally using OEM software, I pulled the key thinking thinking that I could use with a Windows 7 Home Prem DVD, but thats not the case, Windows wouldn't activate, I called Microsoft and HP and they asked if I restored using the Recovery drive partition. Luckily, I didn't remove this in case it was needed.
To conclude, You can't use another Windows Disk if the computer came with OEM unless you have a seperate licence key for it.
Just FYI.
I know this doesn't answer your question, but
All OEM software should have been included in the sale of the equipment. Check the Original Configuration (using the ServiceTag# on the Dell Website) to determine what it came with.
The OEM should activate just fine. If you dont get the OEM software, then you will need to acquire a valid activation key.
The Previous owner may have used OEM, or they may have used a VLK.
The initial answer is 'Yes', but if there's no COA on the case, it's not licensed for OEM software.
OEM Windows software travels with the system.
aka Horseman wrote:
I know this doesn't answer your question, but
All OEM software should have been included in the sale of the equipment. Check the Original Configuration (using the ServiceTag# on the Dell Website) to determine what it came with.
The OEM should activate just fine. If you dont get the OEM software, then you will need to acquire a valid activation key.
The Previous owner may have used OEM, or they may have used a VLK.
I thought a volume license had to install over an oem license? or is that just the client OS?
VL license doesn't have to install over OEM regardless of client or server.
A Volume License Key is different to an OEM License key.Chris19delta wrote:
I thought a volume license had to install over an oem license? or is that just the client OS?
The former is how Microsoft sell their server software (i.e. Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server etc) and their associated CALs. The latter is what most hardware manufacturers drop on their server hardware to offer something to get you going out of the box (i.e. HP or Dell sell servers with a bog standard server license and a few token CALs).
You get the former from Microsoft or a reseller and the keys & software are distributed via VLSC. The latter is supplied via the Certificate of Authenticity stuck to the case by the OEM.
Optimaximal wrote:
The initial answer is 'Yes', but if there's no COA on the case, it's not licensed for OEM software.
OEM Windows software travels with the system.
This is the answer to your original question. If it was licensed for an OEM OS, it will have a COA sticker on the case of the server itself with the license key. Just like a desktop. If it doesn't have one, someone didn't want you to have it for some reason or it was not ordered with one.
Agreed. No sticker when you buy it = no legal right to install something you didn't get with it.Luc23 wrote:
Optimaximal wrote:
The initial answer is 'Yes', but if there's no COA on the case, it's not licensed for OEM software.
OEM Windows software travels with the system.
This is the answer to your original question. If it was licensed for an OEM OS, it will have a COA sticker on the case of the server itself with the license key. Just like a desktop. If it doesn't have one, someone didn't want you to have it for some reason or it was not ordered with one.
If they send a CD with a COA, or there is a sticker with a COA, sure, but otherwise you need to buy whatever you want to install.
RW-Everything will find and display your OEM key.
Optimaximal wrote:
A Volume License Key is different to an OEM License key.Chris19delta wrote:
I thought a volume license had to install over an oem license? or is that just the client OS?
The former is how Microsoft sell their server software (i.e. Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server etc) and their associated CALs. The latter is what most hardware manufacturers drop on their server hardware to offer something to get you going out of the box (i.e. HP or Dell sell servers with a bog standard server license and a few token CALs).
You get the former from Microsoft or a reseller and the keys & software are distributed via VLSC. The latter is supplied via the Certificate of Authenticity stuck to the case by the OEM.
guess I was thinking of something else
You can buy an "upgrade" VL and to be legal, the PC needs a previous version of Windows on it but nothing with the media or activation key "technically" requires a previous OS be installed.
When you get the machine it will have Service Tag on it - basically a serial number comprised of letters and numbers. Go to manicapital.com and enter that number when it asks for it. You can then display the original configuration which will include what version, if any, of Windows Server that the system was shipped with.
Something which is totally irrelevant because unless there is a CoA sticker on the case, you don't have the right to use an OEM license, even if it was bought with the hardware.Gary McDonnell wrote:
When you get the machine it will have Service Tag on it - basically a serial number comprised of letters and numbers. Go to manicapital.com and enter that number when it asks for it. You can then display the original configuration which will include what version, if any, of Windows Server that the system was shipped with.
The CoA decides what you can run - if Microsoft come-a-knocking, you need to be able to show them the CoA, otherwise the hardware is not licensed.
Optimaximal wrote:
Something which is totally irrelevant because unless there is a CoA sticker on the case, you don't have the right to use an OEM license, even if it was bought with the hardware.Gary McDonnell wrote:
When you get the machine it will have Service Tag on it - basically a serial number comprised of letters and numbers. Go to manicapital.com and enter that number when it asks for it. You can then display the original configuration which will include what version, if any, of Windows Server that the system was shipped with.
The CoA decides what you can run - if Microsoft come-a-knocking, you need to be able to show them the CoA, otherwise the hardware is not licensed.
Actually you are incorrect. One can get a replacement COA from Dell. I have done so; it wasn't an overnight process but it wasn't onerous either.
In addition Microsoft is very specific in stating that a "COA is not a software license. It is a visual aid that helps in determining whether Microsoft software is genuine." (manicapital.com#fbid=TfHqdJ3wkQg). Microsoft also has a program to replace missing COAs (see the above link).
Fair enough. I only draw my response from dealing with Microsoft SLP investigations, which have often fallen back onto direct emails from the compliance officers asking for proof of CoAs on machines.
Brand Representative for Dell
Hello ChrisChris19delta wrote:
Picked up a used and trying to see if there's a way to use what ever OS was shipped OEM on it until I can afford a Standard license. I know on their desktops dell puts the OEM key in the bios, do they do the same thing on servers?
Yes, we use the BIOS SLIC in our servers as well. If you install from an OEM DVD then it should auto-activate. The chassis should have the COA sticker on it if it was sold with an OEM OS. You should be able to install from retail media using the 25 digit key on the COA sticker.
Thanks
Retail media? I thought OEM COAs were different from retail COAs.Daniel @ Dell wrote:
Hello ChrisChris19delta wrote:
Picked up a used and trying to see if there's a way to use what ever OS was shipped OEM on it until I can afford a Standard license. I know on their desktops dell puts the OEM key in the bios, do they do the same thing on servers?
Yes, we use the BIOS SLIC in our servers as well. If you install from an OEM DVD then it should auto-activate. The chassis should have the COA sticker on it if it was sold with an OEM OS. You should be able to install from retail media using the 25 digit key on the COA sticker.
Thanks
Brand Representative for Dell
LarryG. wrote:
Retail media? I thought OEM COAs were different from retail COAs.
I'm fairly certain that was the case in Windows XP/ and prior operating systems. Vista/ and later should work with a retail disc. If you do an online search you will find a lot of conflicting information on this subject. I think that is due to OEM not working with retail prior to Vista/
Thanks
Daniel @ Dell wrote:
LarryG. wrote:
Retail media? I thought OEM COAs were different from retail COAs.
I'm fairly certain that was the case in Windows XP/ and prior operating systems. Vista/ and later should work with a retail disc. If you do an online search you will find a lot of conflicting information on this subject. I think that is due to OEM not working with retail prior to Vista/
Thanks
Given that this is a , I'm fairly certain it would've been purchased with I also thought that OEM media was different than retail (as in you need that Dell CD).
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