Monitor activation
Applies To: Windows 8.1
You can monitor the success of the activation process for a computer running Windows 8.1 in several ways. The most popular methods include:
Using the Volume Licensing Service Center website to track use of MAK keys.
Using the Slmgr /dlv command on a client computer or on the KMS host. (For a full list of options, see Slmgr.vbs Options.)
Viewing the licensing status, which is exposed through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI); therefore, it is available to non-Microsoft or custom tools that can access WMI. (Windows PowerShell can also access WMI information.)
Most licensing actions and events are recorded in the Event log.
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and the KMS Management Pack can provide insight and information to users of System Center Operations Manager.
The VAMT provides a single site from which to manage and monitor volume activations. This is explained in the next section.