
The Key-Value Pair (KVP) exchange between the virtualization host and the VM provides real-time tracking data for the guest operating systems, including activation information. The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server 2012 R2: Edition The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server 2016: Edition

The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server, version 18: Edition The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server, versions 1909, 1903, and 1809: Edition The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server 2019: Edition The following AVMA keys can be used for Windows Server 2022: Edition You can also add the AVMA keys in any Unattend setup file. Keys can be obtained through the Volume Licensing Service Center or your OEM provider. The virtualization host that will run virtual machines needs to be activated. Hosting providers can use the server logs to verify license compliance and to track client usage history. Virtual machine activation is transparent to the tenant when AVMA is used.

Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) partners and other hosting providers do not have to share product keys with tenants or access a tenant's virtual machine to activate it.


Reporting and tracking data is available on the virtualization host. You can get real-time reporting on usage and historical data on the license state of the virtual machine when using AVMA. AVMA binds the virtual machine activation to the licensed virtualization host and activates the virtual machine when it starts up. Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) acts as a proof-of-purchase mechanism, helping to ensure that Windows products are used in accordance with the Product Use Rights and Microsoft Software License Terms.ĪVMA lets you activate Windows Server virtual machines (VMs) on Windows Server Hyper-V host that is properly activated, even in disconnected environments.
