A company named Contoso, Ltd. has 2,000 desktops, 1,500 laptops, and 250 tablets. All of the computers run Windows 8.1 Pro. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 is installed on all of the computers. The 250 tablets are used by consultants who never connect to the corporate network.
Match the correct activation method for Office Professional Plus 2013 to each of the corresponding devices. To answer, drag the activation method from the column on the left to its device on the right. Each activation method may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
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Explanation/Reference:
* KMS
Microsoft Key Management Services (KMS) provides a way to activate volume license. The Key Management Service (KMS) is an activation service that allows organizations to activate systems within their own network, eliminating the need for individual computers to connect to Microsoft for product activation. It does not require a dedicated system and can be easily co-hosted on a system that provides other services.
* MAK (Multiple Activation Key)
A Multiple Activation Key (MAK) requires computers to connect one time to a Microsoft activation server. Once computers are activated, no further communication with Microsoft is required
