Windows 10/11 Enterprise Activation

Question

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?

Answer 1

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:

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

Answer 2

This is my go to article: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/windows-10-volume-activation-in-the-era-of-working-from-home/ba-p/1954768

Answer 3

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?