Introduction to RSAT and Importance in Windows 10
On Windows 10, RSAT allows you to manage Windows Server-based services. Tools like ADUC and Server Manager offer familiarity when managing Windows Server environments from Windows 10 machines.
Microsoft encourages Windows Admin Center (WAC) to be the forthcoming interface for controlling Windows Server. To control certain Windows Server elements efficiently, it is imperative to operate RSAT from a device running Windows 10.
The installation of RSAT in Windows 10 can be accomplished through the Settings App.
The deployment of the Windows 10 edition 1809 leads to the automatic installation of RSAT, which was earlier installed from the Control Panel. The Settings app allows you to install RSAT instead of doing so via the command line. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:
Your Windows 10 PC should be accessed using the administrator account.
The WIN+I key combination will open the Settings app.
On the Settings app, click the ‘Apps’ option.
On the Apps & features screen, click the Manage optional features option.
On the ‘Manage optional features’ screen afterward, you can click ‘Add a feature’.
Select the RSAT feature you want from the available choices. RSAT tools are installed individually, so select the specific tool you need and click “Install.”
The RSAT tool on your Windows 10 system is being configured right now.
Using RSAT tools, managing Windows Server environments is very simple.
Alternative Method: This PowerShell script installs and removes RSAT.
If you prefer using PowerShell for installation and removal of RSAT tools, here’s how you can do it:
Run a PowerShell prompt with local administrator privileges.
To view which RSAT tools are already installed, use the following command:
To install all available RSAT tools, run the following command:
If you wish to add specific RSAT tools, identify the tool’s name using the ‘Get-Windows Capability’ command and include it in the ‘Add-Windows Capability’ command. For example, to install the Certificate Services tools, use the following command:
To eliminate a pre-existing RSAT capability, utilize the Remove-Windows Capability command. For instance, to remove the Certificate Services tools, use the following command:
The key note for Feature-On-Demand and Microsoft Update
Microsoft Update is necessary when you’re installing RSAT as a Feature-On-Demand in Windows 10. Windows Update servers can be located internally within your organization or externally, and both may cause installation issues.
You can either momentarily set up the device to use Microsoft Update or manually choose ‘Search for updates online’ in the Windows Update settings to allow RSAT installation.
The administration of your Windows Server environment can be managed from your Windows 10 device by installing the Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10. The RSAT tools may facilitate your everyday administrative responsibilities as Windows Admin Center continues to mould the future of Windows Server GUI management.
