RSAT Tools For Windows 10 ver. 1709 Available for Download

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.