So the upgrade to 2012 R2 should not adversely affect the KMS that is already running on the server?
Webster ________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Michael B. Smith <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 2:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: KMS update from 2008 R2 to 2012 R2 VAS does not replace KMS. It adds additional capabilities - e.g., AD based activation. https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831612.aspx [https://i-technet.sec.s-msft.com/Areas/Epx/Themes/TechNet/Content/Images/BrandLogoWindowsServer.png?v=635805484417767459]<https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831612.aspx> Volume Activation Overview on TechNet This technical overview for the IT professional describes the volume activation technologies in Windows operating systems and how your organization can ... Read more...<https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831612.aspx> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 2:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NTSysADM] KMS update from 2008 R2 to 2012 R2 2008 R2 Domain Controller has KMS installed. We will be doing an in-place update of that server to 2012 R2 tonight. I have never worked with KMS before as it is usually taken care of when I get to a customer site. I see that in 2012 R2 their is a new role, Volume Activation Services, that replaces KMS. When the server is updating to 2012 R2, will the update process automatically install the VAS role or will I need to manually install it? Is there anything else I need to consider before the update? Thanks Webster
