Prodocs Configure Server 2016
Contents:.KMS Server Installation on Windows Server 2016If there is no KMS server in your domain, the Volume Activation Services role implementing the feature of KMS activation can be installed on Windows Server 2016. We won’t consider the installation and configuration of the role in detail, since it is the same as it is in Windows Server 2012 R2.It’s enough to install Volume Activation Services role. You can do it either in Server Manager or PowerShell (faster and easier):Install-WindowsFeature -Name VolumeActivation -IncludeAllSubFeature –IncludeManagementTools.
Updating Current KMS Server to Support Windows Server 2016 ActivationIf you already have a KMS server deployed in your enterprise and running one of the earlier Windows versions, you don’t need to deploy new Server 2016 with the KMS server role. You can upgrade the current server to support KMS activation of Server 2016.If your KMS server is running Windows Server 2012, install two updates following the links in these KBs:.
KB3058168 (this update enables ). KB3172615 is an update that allows to activate clients running Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 LTSB (1607)If your KMS host is deployed on Windows Server 2012 R2, install the updates from the following KBs:. KB3058168. KB3172614There are no updates for KMS role on Windows Server 2008R2. So you won’t be able to use KMS in Windows Server 2008 R2 to activate Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB.
Prodocs Configure Server 2016 Version
Prodocs Configure Server 2016 Version
KMS Server Activation Using CSVLKAfter installation or update of your KMS server, activate it with CSVLK (so called KMS Host Key). You can get this key on Microsoft Volume License (VLSC) website. The key you need is called Windows Srv 2016 DataCtr/Std KMS and is located in License - Relationship Summary - Product Keys.Then install the key using this command:cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ipk. And activate your KMS servercscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /atoIf you system is autonomous, you can activate your KMS server by phone. First, get the Installation IDcscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /dtiAnd call Microsoft Activation Center in your country (there is a list of phone numbers in%windir%System32SPPUIPhone.inf) and get your confirmation IDApply the code:cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /atp You can make sure that KMS server activation has been successful using the command:cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /dlvIf the KMS host activation has been successful, you will see the values VOLUMEKMSWS16 channel and License Status: Licensed. Windows Server 2016 Activation Using KMS ServerAfter the activation, KMS server can activate computers running Windows Server 2016. To activate a client, it should have a special public KMS installation key (shown below).You can enter the installation key as follows:cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ipk xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxSpecify KMS server address (not required if the domain already has a DNS record SRV (VLMCS) by which the client can find the KMS server)cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /skms kms-srv1.woshub.com:1688And activate the OS:cscript.exe%windir%system32slmgr.vbs /ato Public KMS Keys for Windows Server 2016The list of public KMS keys for different is shown in the table below.
SSTP VPN is modern and secure VPN which allows you to connect even through some firewalls because it uses TCP port 443 which is also for secure http (https). And moreover this VPN is very secure, much more than very popular PPTP which is currently not secure at all.Configure SSTP VPN on Windows Server is very simple and fast. You need only static public IP address or at least forwarded TCP port 443, and a certificate from public CA (or self-signed certificate with the root certificate installed to trusted root authorities on all client computers).This guide is for Windows Server 2016, but the steps are the same or very similar on other Windows Server versions. Remote Access installationFirst step is installation of the Remote Access role. Open Server Manager and start feature and role installation wizard and choose Remote Access role.