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Activating Microsoft Office using a local KMS (Key Management Service) server is a process that allows volume licensed Office versions to be activated internally, reducing the need for individual Office installations to connect to Microsoft for activation. It's particularly useful for organizations managing multiple Office installations. Below are the instructions tailored for setting up Office activation with a local KMS server.

Key Management Service (KMS) is a technology used by Microsoft to manage the activation of its software products, primarily aimed at reducing the management overhead involved in deploying Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office across a large organization. KMS allows corporate and enterprise customers to activate systems within their own network, eliminating the need for individual computers to connect to Microsoft for product activation.