AD Tripwires - Support Matrix
Minimum Requirement: PowerShell 5.0+ or PowerShell 7+
Server Operating Systems
| Operating System | Version | US English | Non-US Locales | Default PowerShell | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2025 | All editions | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows Server 2022 | All editions | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows Server 2019 | All editions | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows Server 2016 | All editions | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | All editions | Supported* | Not Tested | 4.0 | *Requires PS 5.0+ or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows Server 2012 | All editions | Supported* | Not Tested | 3.0 | *Requires PS 5.0+ or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | SP1 | Supported* | Not Tested | 2.0 | *Requires PS 5.1 or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows Server 2008 | All | Unsupported | Unsupported | 2.0 | Cannot run PS 5.0+; PS 7 not supported |
Client Operating Systems
| Operating System | Version | US English | Non-US Locales | Default PowerShell | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | All versions | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows 10 | 1607+ | Supported | Not Tested | 5.1 | Native support |
| Windows 10 | Pre-1607 | Supported* | Not Tested | 5.0 | *Requires PS 5.1 or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows 8.1 | All | Supported* | Not Tested | 4.0 | *Requires PS 5.1 or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows 8 | All | Supported* | Not Tested | 3.0 | *Requires PS 5.1 or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows 7 | SP1 | Supported* | Not Tested | 2.0 | *Requires PS 5.1 or PS 7+ installation |
| Windows Vista | All | Unsupported | Unsupported | 2.0 | Cannot run PS 5.0+; PS 7 not supported |
Support Legend
- Supported: Tested and confirmed working with AD Tripwires
- Not Tested: Not formally tested but should work; use at your own discretion
- Unsupported: Does not meet minimum PowerShell requirements
- Supported*: Requires manual installation of PowerShell 5.1+ or PowerShell 7+
Notes
- All modern Windows Server and Client versions (2016/Win10 1607+) include PowerShell 5.1 by default
- Older operating systems can be supported by installing PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7+
- PowerShell 7+ can be installed side-by-side on any supported Windows version
- Non-US localized versions have not been formally tested but should function correctly
- Core/Nano server installations are supported if they meet PowerShell requirements
Security Requirements
TLS 1.2 Support Required
AD Tripwires requires TLS 1.2 for secure communications.
- PowerShell 7+: TLS 1.2/1.3 enabled by default ✓ Tested and supported
- PowerShell 5.1 and earlier: TLS 1.2 behavior depends on .NET Framework and system configuration
⚠️ Note: Explicit TLS 1.2 enablement in PowerShell 5.1 environments has not been tested. While PowerShell 5.1 can support TLS 1.2 through system-wide registry settings or in-script configuration, AD Tripwires has only been validated with PowerShell 7+ where TLS 1.2 is enabled by default.
Recommendation: For guaranteed TLS 1.2 support, use PowerShell 7+ on any supported Windows version.