Verify that your environment meets the requirements listed in the following table before you configure the driver for Kerberos authentication.
Note: The domain controller must administer both the database server and the client.
Table 65. Kerberos Authentication Requirements for the SQL Server Driver
Component
Requirements
Database server
The database server must be running one of the following databases:
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (64-bit) Service Pack 2 or higher
Kerberos server
The Kerberos server is the machine where the user IDs for authentication are administered. The Kerberos server is also the location of the Kerberos KDC. Network authentication must be provided by Windows Active Directory on one of the following operating systems: