ADDS Compatible OS for Windows Desktop/Server

Question

May I know what operating system are compatible for Windows Desktop or Windows Server to Microsoft ADDS (Domain Controller)?

Answer 1

Hello @RichelleLanuza-2661,

Thank you for your update.

Based on my knowledge, Microsoft doesn't allow Home editions of Windows to join domains, because they figure that home users won't be connecting to any type of domain.

Do you want one list of clients and servers that can be joined one Windows domain? If so, we can see below:

Workstation editions:
Windows 10: Pro, Enterprise, and Education
Windows 8 and 8.1: Pro and Enterprise
Windows 7: Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise
Windows Vista: Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise
Windows XP: Professional

Server (all editions):
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 and 2012R2
Windows Server 2008 and 2008R2
Windows Server 2003 and 2003R2
Windows Server 2000

Should you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou

Answer 2

Hello @RsLanuza,

Thank you for posting here.

Based on "May I know what operating system are compatible for Windows Desktop or Windows Server to Microsoft ADDS (Domain Controller)?", do you mean what operating system can be install AD DS role (what operating system can be DCs)? If so, if we can add ADDS role through "add roles and features", and configure it as DC, then this server can be a Domain Controller.

If anything I misunderstood, please correct me.

Should you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou

Answer 3

Hi @Anonymous , my concern is when we joining a workstation to the domain controller. What would be the operating systems are compatible when joining to the domain? Maybe list of OS for Windows Desktop and Windows Server that can join to the domain.

Thank you,
Rich