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Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0 is a managed MMC plug-in.  VAMT uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to configure managed systems. A convenient command line interface (CLI) allows automated, scheduled VAMT tasks without UI interaction. 

Download: Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT) 2.0

Using the VAMT console, administrators can perform many activation-related tasks on remote computers:

• Manage product keys obtained from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) or other sources including retail and Microsoft subscription programs such as MSDN, TechNet and partner programs — and product activations using those keys.
• Activate remote systems using Key Management Service (KMS), Multiple Activation Key (MAK) or retail activation methods.
• Perform disconnected proxy activation and reactivation of systems without each system having to connect with Microsoft activation services individually.
• Assist with license compliance by enabling IT administrators to monitor system license state, including whether systems are licensed and running genuine Windows or Office.

More VAMT 2.0 Resources:

• Manage Activation Using VAMT 2.0 - White Paper - VAMT can be an important tool to help you centrally manage and automate a range of activities related to Windows activation.
• Manage Product Keys Using VAMT 2.0 - VAMT helps adminsitrators to manage keys acquired through a Microsoft volume license agreement, subscription programs such as MSDN, TechNet or Microsoft Partner Network, or the retail channel. VAMT 2.0 enables management of the following product key types, for Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Office 2010 client suites and applications, Visio 2010 and Project 2010.
• Activation in Disconnected Environments Using VAMT 2.0 - Administrators have several alternatives for product activation in disconnected environments, such as branch offices and high-security zones within a production environment. In this document, we cover one of these options in depth. This method uses Multiple Activation Keys (MAKs) and the VAMT 2.0. VAMT enables administrators to centrally manage and automate product activation for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008R2, and Office 2010 client suites and applications, Visio 2010 and Project 2010 clients.
• Product Activation Using VAMT 2.0 - This document explains how to perform the activation-related tasks using VAMT 2.0
• Reporting Activation Information Using VAMT 2.0 - VAMT 2.0 can be used to track and report activation data for Windows operating systems activated using Key Management Service (KMS), Multiple Activation Keys (MAK), and retail keys.
• Volume Activation of Microsoft Office 2010 - Describes and illustrates how to manage Office 2010 Volume Activation methods.

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