Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter OEM–Different in “key” ways

re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter OEM–Different in “key” ways

Gianluca A. — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:08:36 GMT

Hi,

can you explain better the way to use the DC key code on "child" STD or ENT installation?

In the DVD of DC is present the full installation for ALL O.S. version, but unfortunately I'm not able to activate in any way the STD and ENT installation.

I'm looking forward a good news from you.

A little HOW TO is very appreciated.

Thank you.

Gianluca A.

re: Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter OEM–Different in “key” ways

James — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:21:56 GMT

Regarding this post, from the screenshot it appears that you show an attempt to activate 2008 R2 Standard with a Datacenter key, which I would expect to fail.

However your post reads that if you install Datacenter using VLK media, an OEM Datacenter key will not be accepted by windows activation?

Could you clarify please?

Thanks