If Microsoft uses Product IDs for activation, how do businesses build images by using generic installations scripts and deployment tools?
Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements are not limited to the Select License program. Microsoft also offers smaller companies the ability to acquire volume licenses at a discount by using the Microsoft Open License program. Customers can qualify for the Open License program by purchasing as few as five product licenses. Most small businesses can qualify for the Open License program. Customers who acquire their licenses through one of the Microsoft Volume License programs do not have to activate those licenses.