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Remote Server Administration Tools

Name: Remote Server Administration Tools
Author: Microsoft

Remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server.

Version 2.1809.1.20241223 · by Microsoft

Official site: support.microsoft.com

About Remote Server Administration Tools

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in versions of Windows Server since 2008 R2 from a computer that is running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.

### Notes

* RSAT will install *only* on Business, Ultimate, Professional, Education, or Enterprise (or LTSB/LTSC) editions of Windows. You cannot install RSAT on computers that are running Home or Standard editions of Windows.

* Windows Vista and Windows 7 are no longer supported, the RSAT downloads are unavailable, and this package will fail for those operating system versions.

* This package will install the latest version of RSAT for the running Windows OS.

##### Windows 10 pre-1809 (1803, 1607, etc.)

* Previously, different installers were required for different Windows 10 releases and/or different Server architectures, but Microsoft provides only one installer now. The documentation seems to indicate that it is valid for all pre-1809 releases, but this has not been verified.

### Windows 10 release 1809+

With the September 2018 release of Windows, RSAT is no longer a single install nor is it associated with a specific server version. Each of the RSAT features are separately available through Features on Demand. This package should allow for download and installation of some or all of the RSAT features. All the (20+) available RSAT features will be installed unless you choose one or more of the most common features using the following parameters:

* `/AD` - Install the Active Directory Management feature.

* `/GP` - Install the Group Policy Management feature.

* `/SM` - Install the Server Manager feature.

* `/CS` - Install the Certificate Services feature.

* `/RD` - Install the Remote Desktop Management feature.

* `/FS` - Install the File Services Management feature.

* `/DNS` - Install the Domain Name Services Management feature.

* `/DHCP` - Install the DHCP Management feature.

* `/WSUS` - Install the WSUS Management feature.

* `/BL` - Install the BitLocker Drive Encryption Administration Utilities feature.

*Example:* `choco install rsat --params '"/AD /GP /DHCP"'`

How to install Remote Server Administration Tools

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install remote-server-administration-tools
Open Remote Server Administration Tools once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Remote Server Administration Tools free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to support.microsoft.com, the developer's official site, where Remote Server Administration Tools is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Remote Server Administration Tools?

The version listed here is 2.1809.1.20241223, published /Date(1734. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Remote Server Administration Tools from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install remote-server-administration-tools. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Remote Server Administration Tools safe?

Remote Server Administration Tools downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.