Microsoft utilizes Key Management Services (KMS) to allow large enterprises to activate bulks of software licenses over a local network. Instead of connecting each individual computer to Microsoft’s activation servers via the internet, an authorized local KMS server handles the authentication processes internally.
: Pirated software often cannot "call home" to Microsoft for essential security patches, making your installation a permanent security risk.
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