Which version of Powershell is required on the MID Server to use Windows credentials?

To utilize Windows credentials on the MID Server effectively, Powershell 2.0 is essential. This version introduced several features that significantly enhanced the automation and management capabilities needed for handling Windows environments within ServiceNow Discovery. Specifically, it includes support for Windows authentication mechanisms, which is crucial when interacting with various Windows systems during the discovery process.

Powershell 2.0 established foundational functionalities for scripting and command execution that lay the groundwork for advanced automation strategies. Without this version or higher, the capabilities to manage credentials securely and interact with remote systems would be limited, thus impacting the efficiency and success of the discovery process.

While higher versions of Powershell (such as 3.0 and 4.0) certainly offer additional features and improvements, Powershell 2.0 is the minimum requirement needed to ensure that the MID Server can perform the necessary tasks related to using Windows credentials effectively.