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Hello
We have several Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 on which we need to install and activate ESU license is there any way to do the remotely. Because its not possible to do it manually almost 1500+ Servers
@vikas jagtap
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Any progress or updates?
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We have no license key and pre-requisite issue.
just we need powershell script so that we can install product key and activation key remotely and saves our manual efforts
You could do something like list computer names in a text file
$computers = Get-Content -Path C:\computers.txt
then loop through them and do
Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computers -ScriptBlock { slmgr -ipk <ProductKeyHere> }
Invoke-Command -ComputerName $computers -ScriptBlock { slmgr -ato }
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accept as answer
Too funny, can you click on the Accept as answer for one of my answers, you cannot do this for forums comments (a forums limitation).
Yes i know but i am unable see the option
Ok, I see the issue now. Only the thread originator has this power, so you'll need to sign in using vikasjagtap-4959 profile.
Hi
i am with that profile only.
You're currently posting from another profile.
Each QnA profile is linked to a different microsoft account
Yes, that all is correct. If you needed PowerShell assistance I'd suggest closing this one by marking answer and open a new thread here.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/topics/windows-server-powershell.html
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You can follow along here.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/procedure-to-continue-receiving-security-updates-after-extended-support-ends-on-january-14-2020-48c59204-fe67-3f42-84fc-c3c3145ff28e
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Support for Windows Server 2008 already ended and you should consider upgrade to supported version of Windows Server, take a look at:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/windows-server-eos-faq/end-of-support-windows-server-2008-2008r2
@vikas jagtap
Hi,
You can use the VAMT for online and/or proxy activation. To install and activate ESU keys using the VAMT, follow these steps:
Download and install the Volume Activation Management Tool.
Download the VAMT- ESU configuration file and update your VAMT configuration file.
Configure the client device’s firewall for the VAMT.
Add the ESU product key to the VAMT.
Select the product, right-click, select Activate, then select your activation method, as shown below:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/obtaining-extended-security-updates-for-eligible-windows-devices/ba-p/1167091#
You could also refer to the steps below.
https://www.anoopcnair.com/how-to-install-vamt-activate-windows-7-esu-keys-using-vamt-sccm/#Installing_and_Configuring_VAMT
Hope above information can help you.
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