This table describes the supported Domain Functionality levels required for versions of VirtualCenter and vCenter Server for user authentication with Active Directory to function. See the notes where applicable.
vCenter Server Version | Domain Functional Level |
Windows Server 2012 | Windows Server 2012 R2 | Windows Server 2016 | Windows Server 2019 | Windows Server 2022 |
6.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes* | No | No |
6.5 | Yes | Yes | Yes* | No | No |
6.7 | Yes | Yes | Yes* | Yes** | Yes** |
7.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
8.0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notes:
* As of vSphere 6.0 Update 3a, vSphere 6.5 Update 2d, and vSphere 6.7 Update 1, this Active Directory Domain Functionality Level is now supported.
** As of vSphere 6.7 Update 3, this Active Directory Domain Functionality Level is now supported.