The solution has been around for years, but with Windows 11, the way you get has changed significantly.
To see what RSAT tools are available:
Get-WindowsCapability -Name RSAT* -Online | Select-Object -Property DisplayName, State To install all RSAT tools (be patient, this takes ~2 minutes): windows 11 rsat tools
April 14, 2026 Category: Windows Administration / SysAdmin The solution has been around for years, but
| 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 | You get the familiar Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
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.
Use both . RSAT for precise Active Directory and Group Policy work. Windows Admin Center for monitoring server health and managing Hyper-V. Final Verdict Microsoft made the right call moving RSAT to Features on Demand. No more hunting for the correct MSI version that matches your build number. However, the sheer number of individual "capabilities" can be confusing.