For more information about how to decide which activation method to use, see the Windows Volume Activation Planning Guide ( ). Typically, the same activation method for a particular instance of Windows would be used for Office.
You can choose to use only one or a combination of these activation models. The model chosen depends on the size, network infrastructure, connectivity, and security requirements. For example, Office 2010 running on desktops has the KMS client key installed, whereas Office 2010 running on portable computers has the MAK key installed. Overview of Microsoft Office 2010 Volume Activation can be downloaded here.Ī combination of KMS and MAK can also be used. If you want to use MAK activation, you have to enter the correct MAK key. You do not have to enter a product key if you are deploying KMS clients. All Office 2010 volume license editions have the KMS client key pre-installed. The kind of key installed determines the activation method. Multiple Activation Key (MAK) With a MAK key, Office 2010 client computers activate online by using the Microsoft hosted activation servers or by telephone.Office 2010 client computers connect to the local Office 2010 KMS host for activation. This establishes a local activation service in your environment. Key Management Service (KMS) A server-client model in which a computer serves as the KMS host, which requires a KMS host key to be installed and activated.Office 2010 activation technologies provides two activation methods: If you currently using KMS for activating your operating systems (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2) you are ready to activate Office 2010 as well by using the current Volume Activation solution. For midsize and large enterprise environments (250> seats) KMS activation is the best suitable solution.
To activate your Office 2010, Visio 2010 or Project 2010 you can use both MAK or KMS volume activation methods.
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