Supported Releases, Operating Systems, and Configuration Limits
The following information pertains to the Oracle Linux and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure releases that are supported with the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows, in addition to the supported operating systems for each version of the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows.
Information about Microsoft Windows compatibility signing and details on tested and recommended configuration limits for the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows is also provided.
Supported Environments
The Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows Release 2.2 are supported on the following environments and platforms:
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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Oracle Linux 7
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Oracle Linux 8
- Oracle Linux 9
Supported Guest Operating Systems
Important:
Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2.2 is the last release that will support Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 guest operating systems.Table 1-1 Microsoft Windows Supported Guest Operating Systems
| Guest Operating System | 64-bit | 32-bit |
|---|---|---|
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Yes |
N/A |
|
Microsoft Windows 11 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Yes |
Yes |
Caution:
Microsoft Windows 8 is no longer supported by Microsoft. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-8 for more information.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 falls out of extended support by Microsoft in January 2023. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-81 for more information.
Note:
For information about the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems for the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environment, see https://docs.oracle.com/iaas/Content/Compute/References/bringyourownimage.htm.
Virtual Machine Configuration
Virtual machine configuration for the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows complies with shape configurations for virtual machines in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environment. For more information, see: https://www.oracle.com/cloud/compute/virtual-machines/.
Microsoft Windows Compatibility Signing
The following table shows the Microsoft Windows operating systems for which the Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows have been signed and certified. Oracle has also tested the drivers to ensure they work as expected. Additional information on the certifications can be found at the Windows Server Catalog.
Table 1-2 Microsoft Windows Compatibility Signing
| Guest Operating System | Signed and Certified by Microsoft | Tested by Oracle to Operate Successfully |
|---|---|---|
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 11 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
No |
Yes |
|
Microsoft Windows 8 |
No |
Yes |
Note:
A security alert occurs during installation on a Windows operating system for which Oracle VirtIO Drivers for Microsoft Windows are not signed.