Windows Activation in Virtual Systems

i running w2k8 enterprise hyper-v on test server 3 virtual machines running w2k8 enterprise (same cd image).  in theory, should covered under single license.  however, have activated physical machine unable activate virtual machines.  how go doing this?  don't want reinstall virtual machines every 30 days since extremely time consuming recreate each test environment.

 

any suggestions?  have looked high , low answer not found far.

 

thanks.

 

pete

pete,

 

if virtual machines have internet access should able activate them on internet physical machine. if isn't working suggest try using telephone activation procedure part of normal activation process if don't have internet access , active\ate vm's way , if telephone automated system not give key automatically , transfered operator explain situation them in regard licensing single 'enterprise license' allows run 1 x physical machine , 4 x virtual machines.

 

also can extend 30 day timeout running "cscript slmgr.vbs -rearm" command prompt on each virtual machine extend activation grace period 30 days , should able 3 times giving 120 days before system must activated.

 

cheers,

 

stephen edgar

Windows Server  >  Hyper-V