Can a KMS Server activate clients in multiple domains ?

Yes, the KMS client activation is supported in multi-domain environment in which the KMS host belongs to one domain and needs to cater to the clients in others. For this to work, you need to create a ‘multi-string value’ registry key under “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionSoftwareProtectionPlatform” called “DNSDomainPublishList” on your KMS Server. When done, restart the “Software ...

Can I install KMS on Server Core ?

Server Core seems to be the perfect candidate for installing KMS. Key Management Service mediates your Volume Licensing with Microsoft Activation Services and acts as the man-in-the-middle for the activation for all your KMS clients that comprise of Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and R2. With Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, what ...