Volume Activation is a set of activation methods applicable to systems under the Volume Licensing program or using Volume Licensing media obtained thru MSPP/MAPS/MSDN. Activation is required and Windows Activation Technology from Microsoft will make it simple to manage you organization's activation.

This video will get you started understanding Volume Activation by covering the fundaments of Volume Activation including:

What is Activation?
How do I Activate?
What's new in Activation?
Getting Started