AD Tripwires – System Requirements
PowerShell Requirements
| Version |
TLS 1.2+ Support |
Status |
| PowerShell 7+ |
Enabled by default |
✓ Tested and supported |
| PowerShell 5.1 |
Requires manual configuration |
⚠️ Not tested |
Recommendation: Use PowerShell 7+ for guaranteed TLS 1.2+ support.
Security Requirements
- TLS 1.2+ is required for all communications with AD Tripwires.
- DC Security Log Size: Configure to 5 GB or less for optimal Event Collector performance.
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