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-**Windows Server subscription**: Subscribe to Windows Server guest licenses through Azure. Available for Azure Stack HCI only.
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-[**Azure Hybrid Benefit (AHB)**](/windows-server/get-started/azure-hybrid-benefit): Use qualifying on-premises licenses to get Windows virtual machines (VMs) on Azure at a reduced cost.
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For more information, see [Compare licensing options](#compare-licensing-options).
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For more information, see [Compare options](#compare-options).
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Next, activate your Windows Server VMs:
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- If you're using Windows Server subscription, AVMA is automatically enabled on the host. You can immediately activate VMs against the cluster using generic AVMA client keys.
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- If you're using AHB, you must use the corresponding keys associated with your license and apply them using your chosen activation method. One of the most convenient ways is to use *Automatic VM Activation* (AVMA).
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- To use other methods to activate VMs, see [Key Management Services (KMS) activation planning](/windows-server/get-started/kms-activation-planning).
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## Compare licensing options
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## Compare options
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Choose the licensing option that best suits your needs:
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Choose the deployment option that best suits your needs:
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| Question | Windows Server subscription | Azure Hybrid Benefit (AHB) |
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:::image type="content" source="media/vm-activate/windows-server-subscription.png" alt-text="Windows Server subscription" lightbox="media/vm-activate/windows-server-subscription.png":::
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### Prerequisites
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### Windows Server subscription prerequisites
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- An Azure Stack HCI cluster
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-[Install updates](update-cluster.md): Version 21H2, with at least the December 14, 2021 security update KB5008210 or later.
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- Windows Admin Center (version 2103 or later) with the Cluster Manager extension (version 2.41.0 or later).
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### Enable Windows Server subscription
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You can enable Windows Server subscription through different methods. Select one of the following tabs based on your preferred method.
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### [Azure portal](#tab/azure-portal)
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Launch [Azure Cloud Shell](https://shell.azure.com/) and use Azure CLI to configure Windows Server Subscription following these steps:
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1. Set up parameters from your subscription, resource group, and cluster name
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```azurecli
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subscription="00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000" # Replace with your subscription ID
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resourceGroup="hcicluster-rg" # Replace with your resource group name
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clusterName="HCICluster" # Replace with your cluster name
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1. Set up parameters from your subscription, resource group, and cluster name:
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```azurecli
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subscription="00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000" # Replace with your subscription ID
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resourceGroup="hcicluster-rg" # Replace with your resource group name
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clusterName="HCICluster" # Replace with your cluster name
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az account set --subscription "${subscription}"
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```
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az account set --subscription "${subscription}"
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1. To view Windows Server Subscription status on a cluster, run the following command:
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