Which Domain Functional Level is no Longer Supported by Windows Server 2012 Domain Controllers??
Posted in windows | 2022-03-31
What are the New Domain and Forest Functional Levels in Windows Server 2012 R2?
Windows Server 2012 requires a Windows Server 2003 forest functional level. That is, before you can add a domain controller that runs Windows Server 2012 to an existing Active Directory forest, the forest functional level must be Windows Server 2003 or higher.
What is Forest Functional Level in Windows Server 2012?
Windows Server 2012 forest functional level features
All of the features that are available at the Windows Server 2008 R2 forest functional level, but no additional features.
What are the Key Changes in the 2012 Version of Active Directory?
Whats New in Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2012.
Virtualization that just works.
Rapid deployment with cloning.
Safer virtualization of domain controllers.
Simplified deployment and upgrade preparation.
Simplified management.
Dynamic Access Control.
DirectAccess Offline Domain Join.
Is Server 2012 R2 Still Supported?
Windows Server 2012, and 2012 R2 End of Extended support is approaching per the Lifecycle Policy: Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Support will end on October 10, 2023. Today, we are announcing Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Extended Security Updates.