You can run a KMS host on any physical or virtual system that is running a supported Windows Server or Windows client operating system. KMS hosts do not need to be dedicated servers, and KMS can be cohosted with other services. The KMS host must reside on your local network. KMS clients connect to a KMS server, called the KMS host, for activation. KMS uses a client-server model to active clients and is used for volume activation. The following information outlines initial planning considerations that you need to review for Key Management Services (KMS) activation.
