Each version of LabVIEW is compatible with several versions of the Microsoft Windows desktop operating system. However, sometimes it may be desirable to run LabVIEW in a Microsoft Windows Server operating system instead. This article provides compatibility information for that scenario.
Prior to LabVIEW 2010, there was no support for any version of Windows Server. Support for Windows Server for LabVIEW 2010 and newer is listed in the table below:
| LabVIEW Version | Microsoft Windows Server OS Version | |||
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| 2016 | 2012 R2 | 2008 R2* | 2003 R2 | |
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* For LabVIEW version 2016 and later, Windows Server 2008 R2 refers to the SP1 version of the operating system. Refer to Microsoft KB3033929 for more information on the update to the operating system and how to install this security update.
Compatible Version