KMS server
Service category: Software
Servers are provided for the licence activation of various Microsoft products. For Microsoft Office and Windows client operating systems (currently Windows 11), the service is available without restriction to all devices on the university network. For Windows Server operating systems, authorisation must be requested for activation, and licence procurement may also be requested if the customer has not already obtained a licence.
service features
- Three separate KMS servers are available for the following product groups:
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows operating systems
- Microsoft Windows Server operating systems
- Activation scripts, in the form of batch files, are provided to carry out the activation. These can be accessed via the software portal at https://portal.uni-ulm.de/SoftwarePortalWI/index.html
- Upon request, licences for Windows Server operating systems can be procured by kiz (Communication and Information Centre).
User groups
Individuals authorised to use Microsoft products, excluding student assistants.
Service hours
24 x 7 x 365
Short periods of downtime during reboots for operating system updates
application modalities
Microsoft Office and Windows client operating systems can be activated freely within the university network. For Windows Server operating systems, activation on the relevant KMS server must be requested via a ticket; where necessary, licence procurement must also be arranged.
Fees / Charges
Fees are only payable for Windows Server licences procured on request and correspond to the procurement costs of the licences.
Communication and Information Centre (kiz)
Please contact us if you have questions or problems related to the kiz services:
Office hours
Monday - Thursday
09:00 h - 12:00 h and 13:00 h - 15:30 h
Friday 09:00 h - 12:00 h
Phone
+49 (0) 731 / 50 - 30000
Telefax
+49 (0) 731 / 50 - 1230000
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helpdesk(at)uni-ulm.de
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