For detailed information, see Plan for volume activation. There are several methods to activate devices via volume licensing. When people work from home and off the corporate or school network however, their devices’ ability to receive or maintain activation is limited. The most common methods of volume activation require that devices to be connected to an organization's network or connected via virtual private network (VPN) to “check in” from time to time with the organization’s activation service to maintain their licenses. Volume activation enables a wide range of Windows devices to receive a volume license and be activated automatically and en masse versus tediously entering an activation key on each Windows device manually. While volume activation is a process that many have utilized over the years, today's post offers guidance to help you ensure that all your devices have been properly activated regardless of their connection to your organization's network.įirst, a refresher.
