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Storage System Quick Start Guide.
Immediately after installing the storage system, confirm that your copy of the Microsoft Windows
Storage Server2008 R2 operating system has been activated.
IMPORTANT:
installation and system recovery process.
To check the activation status of Windows, open Control Panel (Start > Control Panel), click System
and Security, and then click System. If your copy of Windows has been activated, the status under
Windows activation will read Windows is activated. If your copy of Windows has not been activated,
you must manually activate it within three days of the initial storage system installation.
To manually activate your copy of Windows:
1.
If needed, change your locale settings (Control Panel > Regional and Language Options).
2.
Record the product key located on the Certificate of Authenticity.
3.
In Control Panel, click System and Security, and then click System.
4.
Under Windows Activation, click Activate Windows Now.
5.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Be sure to choose the Type a different product key option when
prompted for a product key.
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 cannot be fully activated online. During the activation
process, you will be provided with a telephone number to call to complete the process. Be sure to
have the product key available when calling this number.
Effective date
April 201 1
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Effective date
Some storage systems may not automatically activate Windows during the system
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