Hi all
I am creating this post more for my own reference. There are times when I have to look at what all new features a particular functional level has offered. I don’t need to create chart as its already on technet. Here is the link:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/understanding-active-directory-functional-levels(v=ws.10).aspx
A very important point to note is with versions of Windows Server that are earlier than Windows Server 2008 R2, you cannot roll back or lower a functional level under any circumstances. If you have to revert to a lower functional level with a version of Windows Server that is earlier than Windows Server 2008 R2, you must rebuild the domain or forest or restore it from a backup copy. With Windows Server 2012 and R2 it is possible to roll back forest and domain functional level with limitation as defined in table in the link.
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I am Microsoft Certified Trainer ( MCT) with couple of other certifications including MCSE, MCITP and MCTS. My core technologies are Windows Servers and clients, System Center products including MECM, Intune, Systrack, Nexthink, Yellow.AI, PowerShell, Nomad, Tachyon, Shopping, SCOM, SCVMM, Hyper-V, Failover Clustering and Azure. I have done B.Tech in electronics and communication stream. I have total 15+ experience in IT field. Presently, I am working with Larsen and Toubro Infotech as Experience Architect. My job includes transition, transformation and migration activities which we perform for our esteemed clients. Often I need to provide consultancy to my clients in migration and planning projects.
I am from Chousa (Buxar) which has a lot of historical significance. In my free time I love to blog and play with Shreya (my daughter) and Tiger ( my pet dog).
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