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What are the options with a KMS host to encrypt access?

Anonymous
2023-11-02T19:03:21+00:00

In a domainless environment, what are the best options for activation of VMs in bulk. I have looked at KMS but dont see how to easily set up access using SSL certificates. Token based activation I am having trouble finding documentation on.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-03T07:27:55+00:00

    Hi Tora Echelbarger

    For bulk activation in a domain-free environment, KMS is a good choice. For the following steps on how to easily set up access rights with an SSL certificate:

    1. Install IIS and Certificate Service on the KMS host.
    2. Generate a self-signed certificate and import it into the certificate service.
    3. Create a new website in IIS and bind it to a self-signed certificate.
    4. Change the URL of KMS Host Key Management Service to use SSL protocol (https://).
    5. Install the KMS client certificate on the KMS host and import it to the KMS client certificate store.
    6. Run the following command on the KMS client to connect to the KMS host and activate Windows:

    slmgr.vbs /skms<KMS主机名>:<SSL端口>

    slmgr.vbs /ato

    If you still have any question about Windows activation, please refer to Volume License Key Phone Numbers | Microsoft Volume Licensing.

    Kind regards,

    Lei

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