Activating Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Guide

Windows Server 2022 Datacenter is the latest long-term servicing channel (LTSC) release of Windows Server. It is designed for large organizations that require high availability, scalability, and security for business-critical applications and data.

Before you can start using Windows Server 2022 Datacenter, you need to activate it. This guide will walk you through the steps for activating Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.

Prerequisites
• Install Windows Server 2022 Datacenter edition.
• Have a valid product key for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter. This is a 25-character alphanumeric key that starts with XYZ.

Activate Using Product Key

If you don't have a KMS server or AD DS, you can activate using the product key:
1. Launch Server Manager on Windows Server 2022.
2. Click Local Server, then click the link to open Activation.
3. In Activate Windows, select Enter product key.
4. Enter your 25-character product key and click Next.
5. On the Confirmation page, review the license terms and click Accept.
6. Windows Server 2022 will activate using the product key.

The system should now be fully activated and ready to use. Be sure to keep the product key in a safe place in case you need to reactivate.

Verifying Activation
To verify activation status, open an elevated PowerShell prompt and type slmgr /dli. This will display the licensing information and activation status.
You can also check activation in Server Manager under Local Server > Activation.

Read full guide: https://msckey.com/download-windows-server-2022-datacenter-activate/