How to Upgrade Windows Server 2019 Evaluation to Full Version – Owlkeys Guide
Recently one of our clients ran into an issue where he wanted to test a deployment using Windows Server 2019 Storage Migration Service feature. It turns out an Evaluation installation does not support storage migration service and it will not appears to be missing in the Windows Admin Center. If you are needed to upgrade Windows Server 2019 […]
Compare Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows Licensing can be complex – Book 15 minutes by phone with one of our Licensing Experts to get your questions answered quickly & correctly.Briefly explain what you’d like the Engineer’s help with so they have a bit of context before the call. How do I know which version I need?Shopping for Windows 10? […]
Windows 10 ESD, OEM, OEI, Retail, GGK, VL Do you know the difference?
You often hear about ESD, OEM, and Retail licenses when you first inquiry in our store, when our sales guy tells you about all these terms, you scratch your head. What are these licenses really? What’s their difference? Can anyone downgrade? First of all, there are not only OEM and Retail, but: OEM, OEI, Retail, […]
Microsoft Licensing Retail vs. Volume License – Owlkeys

What are the three main types of Microsoft Software Licenses? The three main types of Microsoft Software licenses are Volume License Retail License (also called a boxing license or package license), and an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) license from a computer manufacturer. Volume Licenses are significantly more flexible and options than either a Retail or […]
Microsoft Product Key Scam – A New Form of Software Piracy
Microsoft is taking hard actions against the illegal sale of individual product keys for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. In a press release, Microsoft has pointed out the distribution of false license keys and gives some tips on how to detect fake software: With the blocking of over 50,000 product keys, Microsoft fights against a […]
BUYER’S GUIDE | MICROSOFT OFFICE
Microsoft Office Overview Microsoft Office is the most used and trusted productivity software for homes and offices around the globe, and for good reason. Easy-to-use apps are perfect for creating, editing, and sharing your important projects and ideas. How can you benefit from Microsoft Office? Here is everything you need to know: Apps – Word […]