This page lists the OS versions that have been tested and verified as compatible with Managed Service for Microsoft Active Directory for different Active Directory features. OS versions other than those listed are also expected to work, but have not been tested.
Compatible Windows versions for joining a domain
You can join an instance that is running Windows Server or Windows 10 to a Managed Microsoft AD domain. The following list shows the compatible Windows versions that are tested and verified for joining a domain with Managed Microsoft AD. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible versions.
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2008 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 10 (version 1909 or earlier)
Learn how to join a Windows VM to a domain.
Compatible Linux versions for joining a domain
You can join an instance that is running Linux to a Managed Microsoft AD domain. The following list shows the compatible Linux versions that are tested and verified for joining a domain with Managed Microsoft AD. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible versions.
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.2 (Ootpa)
Learn how to join a Linux VM to a domain.
Compatible Windows versions for creating a trust
You can create a trust relationship between a Managed Microsoft AD domain and on-premises domains running on Windows operating systems. The following list shows the compatible Windows versions that are tested and verified for creating trust with a Managed Microsoft AD domain. It is not a comprehensive list of all compatible versions.
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
Learn how to create a trust.
Domain and forest functional levels
The domain functional level (DFL) and forest functional level (FFL) of Managed Microsoft AD domains that you create after December 9, 2019 is Windows Server 2012 R2. Learn more about Windows Server 2012 R2 DFL/FFL. The DFL and FFL of domains that you created before December 9, 2019 is Windows Server 2012.