2. Adding RSAT Feature with Add-WindowsCapability
After knowing the existing features, you can add the desired RSAT feature with this command:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name <feature_name>Replace <feature_name> with the name of the feature you want to install. For example, to install Active Directory Domain Services Tools, use:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.ActiveDirectory.DS-LDS.Tools~~~~0.0.1.03. Example of Using PowerShell for Installation of Storage Management Features
If you want to add the Storage Management feature via PowerShell, use the following command:
Add-WindowsCapability -Online -Name Rsat.Storage.Management~~~~0.0.1.0This command will download and install the storage management tool from RSAT, so you can manage your storage more efficiently.
RSAT Optional Features List
1. RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Tools
Used to manage Active Directory (AD) such as creating, deleting, or modifying users, groups, and organizations.
2. RSAT: DHCP Server Tools
It is used to manage the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) service which is in charge of dynamically assigning IP addresses to network devices.
3. RSAT: DNS Server Tools
Used to manage DNS (Domain Name System) server configurations, such as adding or modifying DNS zones and records.
4. RSAT: File Services Tools
This tool is used to manage file sharing and storage services, including file system configuration.
5. RSAT: Group Policy Management Tools
Used to manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) which controls policies across Active Directory domains.
6. RSAT: Hyper-V Tools
Tools for managing virtual machines that run using Hyper-V. Allows remote configuration and management of VMs (Virtual Machines).
7. RSAT: IP Address Management (IPAM) Client
It is used to manage IP addresses on the network through the IPAM Server. Simplify monitoring and management of IP address allocation within large networks.
8. RSAT: Network Policy and Access Services Tools
Tools for managing network access settings, such as VPN and Network Policy Server (NPS) configurations.
9. RSAT: Remote Access Management Tools
Used to manage remote access features such as DirectAccess and VPN. Provides monitoring and configuration capabilities via GUI or PowerShell.
10. RSAT: Server Manager
Tools to centrally monitor and manage servers, including monitoring the status of running servers and services. Integrated with Server Manager GUI.
11. RSAT: Storage Replica Tools
It is used to manage storage replication on Windows servers, which is useful for disaster recovery and data synchronization.
12. RSAT: Volume Activation Tools
Tools for managing volume activation on the server, such as KMS (Key Management Service) management and automatic activation configuration.
13. RSAT: Windows Server Update Services Tools (WSUS)
Used to manage software updates via WSUS. Supports the distribution of updates to clients within the network centrally.
14. RSAT: Print Management Tools
A tool for managing printers and print servers in a network. Includes features such as Print Management Console for printer configuration.
15. RSAT: Failover Clustering Tools
Used to manage failover clusters on Windows servers, including service redundancy settings to keep running in the event of a primary server failure.
16. RSAT: BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools
Tools to manage disk encryption using BitLocker on corporate networks.
17. RSAT: Windows Defender Application Guard Tools
Used to manage security-based application isolation settings using Windows Defender Application Guard.
18. RSAT: Certificate Services Tools
Tools for managing certificate services on a network, such as configuring and issuing security certificates for clients and servers.