Windows 10/11 Enterprise Activation

Ranjithkumar Duraisamy 231 Reputation points
2022-07-14T19:29:51.107+00:00

Hello, Sorry if it's a basic one! But I would like to understand, How windows 10/11 will get activated using M365 E5 license?

we've been building devices through SCCM, AVDs from Azure. Could you please share some inputs or direction to know more?

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  1. Dillon Silzer 57,831 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-07-14T19:47:21.33+00:00

    Hey @Ranjithkumar Duraisamy

    You still need to buy Windows 10/11 Pro licenses even though you are purchasing E5 licenses. The E5 provides Windows 10/11 Enterprise (which is an upgrade and includes more features).

    A good explanation is below:

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    https://www.lakesidesoftware.com/windows-11-pro-vs-enterprise-what-difference/#:~:text=for%20IT%20organizations.-,Licensing,that%20meet%20the%20hardware%20requirements.

    More information on enterprise plans from Microsoft:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/microsoft-365/compare-microsoft-365-enterprise-plans


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  1. Jason Sandys 31,411 Reputation points Microsoft Employee Moderator
    2022-07-14T21:45:43.183+00:00
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  2. Ranjithkumar Duraisamy 231 Reputation points
    2022-07-18T13:56:30.747+00:00

    Thank you Jason for sharing this. While I gone through that, I get a doubt a doubt like, using MAK key in SCCM OSD TS is a bad idea or not required anymore if we've E5?

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