What happens if you activate two Windows Server 2012 R2 with one license?

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IDepresnakI2021-02-11 11:59:27

IDepresnakI, 2021-02-11 11:59:27

We want to migrate to another server, in fact, what will happen if in the same network, activate 2 servers with one key.

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hint000, 2021-02-11
@IDepresnakI

If activation occurs, then nothing bad will happen in terms of the functioning of the server.
If activation fails - well, you will have 180 days of trial use, during which nothing bad will happen in terms of the functioning of the server, and you can activate later.
The negative is only of a legal nature (if any, as they say).
But if three times 180 days pass and there is still no activation, then it will start to fall randomly.

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Antony, 2021-02-11
@RiseOfDeath

It is obvious that raising 2 Widnows Server if you have a license for one is a violation of the license.
Migration to new hardware is done differently. Google "Windows Server migration to new hardware".

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IDepresnakI, 2021-02-11
@IDepresnakI

If you are talking about transferring roles with subsequent promotion of the controller, then I am aware. Another question is what will happen if you activate 2 servers, with one license from a practical point of view: services will fall, stop turning on, etc.