{"id":2517,"date":"2025-03-18T12:45:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T12:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/?p=2517"},"modified":"2025-07-02T10:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T10:00:35","slug":"install-rsat-tools-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/438\/install-rsat-tools-on-windows-10.html","title":{"rendered":"Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine managing multiple servers from a single computer without physically accessing them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds convenient, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) allow you to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RSAT is a set of tools developed by Microsoft that helps IT administrators manage Windows Servers remotely. Whether you are handling Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, or other server roles, RSAT makes it easy to configure and monitor everything from your local machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how can you install RSAT on Windows 10?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will take you through the process step by step, ensuring you get everything set up properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/433\/locating-and-editing-host-file-in-windows.html\"><strong>A Guide To Locating &amp; Editing a Host File in Windows 10<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 10<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a2 <strong>Method 1: Installing RSAT on Windows 10 (Version 1809 and Later)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 First, you have to click on the Start Menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-start-menu.png\" alt=\"Click on start menu\" class=\"wp-image-2518\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once the menu opens, select <strong>\u2018Settings\u2019<\/strong> <strong>(gear icon)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"176\" height=\"148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-settings-icon.png\" alt=\"Click on settings icon\" class=\"wp-image-2519\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the Settings window, you need to click on <strong>\u2018Apps.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-apps-icon-1024x177.png\" alt=\"Select apps icon\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-apps-icon-1024x177.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-apps-icon-300x52.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-apps-icon-768x133.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-apps-icon.png 1308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Under the <strong>\u2018Apps &amp; Features\u2019<\/strong> section, click <strong>\u2018Manage Optional features.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-manage-optional-features.png\" alt=\"Manage optional features\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-manage-optional-features.png 779w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-manage-optional-features-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-manage-optional-features-768x341.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You have to scroll down and click on <strong>\u2018Add a feature.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-add-new-feature.png\" alt=\"Click on add new feature\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-add-new-feature.png 370w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-add-new-feature-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the search box, you just type <strong>\u2018RSAT.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you will see a list of RSAT tools. You select the ones you require, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\27A2';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Tools<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;RSAT: DNS Server Tools<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools<\/li>\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;RSAT: DHCP Server Tools<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once you select the required ones, Click <strong>\u2018Install.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation process may take a few minutes. Once it is completed, you have to restart your computer to ensure everything works properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 For verification, open the Start Menu and type the name of the RSAT tool you installed (e.g., Active Directory Users and Computers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it opens successfully, RSAT has been installed correctly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/424\/find-location-of-windows-log-files.html\"><strong>How Can You Find The Location of the Windows Log Files?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a2 <strong>Method 2: Installing RSAT on Windows 10 (Version 1803 and Earlier)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RSAT isn\u2019t built-in for older versions, so you need to download and install it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To download it, you need to visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/download\/details.aspx?id=45520\"><strong>Microsoft Download Center<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Remote-server-administrator-tool-1024x350.png\" alt=\"Remote server administrator tool\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Remote-server-administrator-tool-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Remote-server-administrator-tool-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Remote-server-administrator-tool-768x262.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Remote-server-administrator-tool.png 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, you have to select the correct version based on your system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>64-bit (x64) RSAT package for most modern PCs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>32-bit (x86) RSAT package for older PCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Choose-version-for-download.png\" alt=\"Choose version for download\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Choose-version-for-download.png 957w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Choose-version-for-download-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Choose-version-for-download-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once you select the proper version, click <strong>\u2018Download\u2019<\/strong> and save the file.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"191\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-download.png\" alt=\"Click on download\" class=\"wp-image-2525\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You have to locate the downloaded file (It will usually be in the Downloads folder).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once you find the file, double-click it to start the installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 To complete the installation, follow the on-screen instructions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once the installation is complete, you will see the following message.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Installation-complete-window.png\" alt=\"Installation complete window\" class=\"wp-image-2526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Installation-complete-window.png 543w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Installation-complete-window-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 After that, open <strong>\u2018Control Panel.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Open-control-panel.png\" alt=\"Open control panel\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Open-control-panel.png 826w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Open-control-panel-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Open-control-panel-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, click on <strong>\u2018Programs\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-programs.png\" alt=\"Click on programs\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-programs.png 743w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-programs-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In the <strong>\u2018Programs and Features\u2019 <\/strong>section, click <strong>\u2018Turn Windows features on or off.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-turn-windows-features-on-or-off.png\" alt=\"Click on turn windows features on or off\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-turn-windows-features-on-or-off.png 528w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-turn-windows-features-on-or-off-300x98.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You have to scroll down and check the boxes for your needed RSAT tools.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Check-boxes-for-RSAT-tools.png\" alt=\"Check boxes for RSAT tools\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Check-boxes-for-RSAT-tools.png 415w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Check-boxes-for-RSAT-tools-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Once checking the box, click <strong>\u2018OK\u2019,<\/strong> then restart your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"171\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-ok.png\" alt=\"Click on ok\" class=\"wp-image-2531\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Like the previous method mentioned above, search for the installed tools in the Start Menu to confirm they are working correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/415\/how-to-launch-windows-iis-manager.html\"><strong>How to Launch Windows Internet Information (IIS) Manager?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a2<\/strong> <strong>Method 3: Installing RSAT Using PowerShell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer installation using PowerShell, follow the below-given steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 Firstly, you have to click on the Start Menu.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Click-on-start-menu-1.png\" alt=\"Click on start menu\" class=\"wp-image-2532\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, you need to type <strong>\u2018PowerShell.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Type-powershell.png\" alt=\"Type powershell\" class=\"wp-image-2533\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 In that, Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select<strong> \u2018Run as administrator.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-run-as-administrator.png\" alt=\"Select run as administrator\" class=\"wp-image-2534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-run-as-administrator.png 450w, https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Select-run-as-administrator-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u2794 You need to check the list of available RSAT features by running the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Get-WindowsCapability -Online | Where-Object Name -like &#8220;RSAT*&#8221;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This command will display all RSAT tools that can be installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 For installing a specific RSAT tool, you have to use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name &lt;FeatureName><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note:<\/strong> You need to replace <strong>&lt;FeatureName&gt;<\/strong> with the exact name from the previous command output. For example, to install the Active Directory module, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:ActiveDirectory-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 After installation, you need to verify if the tool is available using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Get-WindowsCapability -Online | Where-Object Name -like &#8220;RSAT*&#8221; | Select-Object Name,State<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2794 If the <strong>State<\/strong> is Installed, then the tool has been successfully installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation process may take a few minutes. Once it is completed, you have to restart your computer to ensure everything works properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Installation of Other Features, below are given commands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 DNS Server Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:DNS-Server-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Group Policy Management Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:GroupPolicy-Management~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 DHCP Server Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:DHCP-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 File Services Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:File-Services~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Hyper-V Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:Hyper-V-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Remote Desktop Services Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:RDS-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Storage Migration Service Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:Storage-Migration-Service~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:Windows-Server-Update-Services~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: IP Address Management (IPAM) Client:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:IPAM-Client~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: Network Controller Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:NetworkController-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: BitLocker Drive Encryption Administration Utilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:BitLocker-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: Certificate Services Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:CertificateServices-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: Storage Replica Module<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:Storage-Replica~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: Volume Activation Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:VolumeActivation-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: Failover Clustering Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:FailoverCluster-Tools~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u27a2 RSAT: System Insights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"kb_firewall\"><strong>Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name RSAT:System-Insights~~~~0.0.1.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><hr><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostitsmart.com\/manage\/knowledgebase\/426\/telnet-command-in-windows.html\"><strong>What is Telnet Command in Windows &amp; How to Use it?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\27A2';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>RSAT not showing in optional features?<\/strong> You need to ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\27A2';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Installation failed? <\/strong>In this case, you need to try restarting your computer and installing it again.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style: ' \\27A2';\">\n\n<li>&nbsp;<strong>Tools missing after installation? <\/strong>Some RSAT features require additional configuration. 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