Key-less Installation is supported for Windows 8, 8.1 Server 2012, and 2012 R2.
Windows can be deployed without specifying the Product Key through OSIM. Later, it can be activated by using either supplying valid Product key, Volume License Key or by using Volume Licensing Server.
In an Enterprise, customer may deploy multiple Windows OS with leave Product ID or Key Field empty and later these can be activated by using Volume Licensing Server.
This feature is specific to particular Editions like in case of Windows 8 or 8.1, Enterprise and ProVL edition can be installed without the supplied Product Key and windows can be activated later by using Volume License mechanism or specifying the valid Product Key. Key-less installation does not hold true for all Windows OS Editions. For information, refer to MSDN or Windows Installation documentations.
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