How to License Windows Instances with the US Signal KVM Server
Using Existing US Signal Templates
Customers who use the existing US Signal OpenCloud Templates will need to ensure that the Instance(s) they are trying to License have internet connectivity.
Follow the Steps Below to License the Windows Software:
- Open a Command Prompt as an Administrator,
- type in
slmgr.vbs /ato - Hit Enter.
Their Instance will register with the US Signal KVM Server and will be given a license. The Instance will re-check in with the KVM Server every 30 days.
Using Customer-Created Templates or Making an Instance from an ISO.
Customers who use their own Templates or ISOs to create Instances will need to ensure that the Instance(s) they are trying to License have internet connectivity. The Customer created Instance may also need a spcific key assigned to it called a Generic Volume License Key. or GVLK. This GVLK Key allows for KMS activation to occur.
The following are commonly used Windows OS Versions and their corresponding GVLK Key. The Steps below will call out where to input this Key, so please refer to the following Keys when performing Licensing:
| Windows Version | Generic Volume License Key(GLVK) |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2019 Standard | N69G4-B89J2-4G8F4-WWYCC-J464C |
| Windows Server 2022 Standard | VDYBN-27WPP-V4HQT-9VMD4-VMK7H |
Follow the Steps Below to License the Windows Software:
- Open a Command Prompt as an Administrator,
- Enter
slmgr.vbs /ipk GVLKwhere GLVK is replaced with one of the License Keys above. - Enter
slmgr.vbs -skms kms.ussignal.cloud - Enter
slmgr.vbs /ato - A message should pop up on the screen saying that Licensing was successful.
If an error message occurs, make sure to write it down and open a ticket with the TOC for additional assistance.