How do I activate KMS on 2012 in a 2008 R2 Domain?


we have 2008 r2 kms server 2008 r2, windows 7 , vista activations.  we add 2012 server kms service vas allow activation of server 2012 , windows 8.  we in native 2008 r2 ad domain.

online articles , technet library have suggested upgrade schema.  however, "upgrade/update schema support role" or "you need upgrade schema this, however, our environment is not that, won't go on that".

does know actual steps required use 2012 kms in native 2008 r2 domain?


rule one: doctor lies

steps make work:

  1. copy files <win2012 dvd>\support\adprep folder folder on server holding fsmo role forest/domain
  2. run "adprep.exe /forestprep"
  3. run "adprep.exe /domainprep /forcereplicate"
  4. join 2012 server vas installed on domain
  5. follow instructions, needed, in vas 2012 test lab guide here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831794.aspx


rule one: doctor lies



Windows Server  >  Windows Server 2012 Setup



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