The Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 10 (RSAT) are available for the new Fall Creators Update, version 1709. This is for the IT Pro’s out there that want to manage Windows Server’s remotely using Windows 10.
A few known issues to look at before updating, which may be a show stopper for you.
RSAT Package recommendation:
When to use WS_1709 RSAT Package: When managing Windows Server, version 1709
When to use WS2016 RSAT Package: When managing targets older than Windows Server, version 1709
There are known issues that may impact RSAT functionality
Issue: DNS Tools missing
Impact: WS_1709 RSAT package users
Resolution: Use the WS2016 RSAT package
Issue: Cannot turn off individual RSAT components
Impact: WS_1709 RSAT package users
Resolution: Use the WS2016 RSAT package
Issue: Tabs missing from MMC Properties
Impact: Windows 10 clients before the Anniversary Update
Resolution: Update to the latest version of Windows 10 client and reinstall RSAT
Issue: Shielding Data File Wizard cannot create shielding data files
Impact: Windows 10 Clients running the Fall Creators Update
Resolution: Use the WS2016 RSAT package on Windows 10 Anniversary Update to create shielding data files for Windows shielded VMs, or the built-in RSAT tools in Windows Server, version 1709 to create shielding data files for both Windows and Linux shielded VMs.
Issue: Template disks created from the Template Disk Wizard do not boot
Impact: Windows 10 Clients running the Fall Creators Update
Resolution: Use the WS2016 RSAT package on Windows 10 Anniversary Update to create template disks for Windows shielded VMs, or the built-in RSAT tools in Windows Server, version 1709 to create shielding data files for both Windows and Linux shielded VMs.
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