Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0" Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Rsat.GroupPolicy.Management.Tools~~~~0.0.1.0" If you are building a master image for your company:
April 14, 2026 Category: Windows Administration / SysAdmin windows 11 rsat tools
If you manage a Windows Server environment from a Windows 11 workstation, you already know the pain of juggling multiple machines. RDP’ing into a server just to run dhcpmgmt.msc or reset a user’s password in AD is a bad habit—it’s insecure, consumes server CALs unnecessarily, and hurts productivity. Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name "Rsat
To see what RSAT tools are available:
| Feature | RSAT (MMC) | Windows Admin Center | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Deep AD/GP/DNS editing | Server performance, events, Hyper-V, Certificates | | Installation | Built into Windows 11 | Separate browser-based gateway | | Legacy feel | Yes (Classic MMC) | Modern web UI | | Offline use | Full support | Requires gateway service | RSAT allows you to manage server roles and
Here is everything you need to know about installing, using, and troubleshooting RSAT on Windows 11. RSAT allows you to manage server roles and features remotely from your Windows 11 PC. You get the familiar Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins and Server Manager interfaces without needing to log directly into the server.
