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Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista SP1

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Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista with SP1. It includes support for remote management of computers running either a Server Core installation or the full installation option of Windows Server 2008. It provides similar functionality to Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack.

Overview

Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to remotely manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a computer running Windows Vista with SP1. It includes support for remote management of computers running either a Server Core installation or the full installation option of Windows Server 2008. It provides similar functionality to Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack.

After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

 

System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition

Service Pack 1 (SP1) is required.

 

Instructions

Note:

  • RSAT should not be installed on a computer that is running the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack or Windows 2000 Server® Administration Tools Pack. Please remove all versions of Administration Tools Pack from the computer before installing RSAT.
  • Only one copy of RSAT can be installed on a computer at one time. Before installing a new package, remove any existing versions of RSAT, including any copies that are in different languages.

On a computer running the final release of Windows Vista with SP1:

  1. Download the RSAT package from the Microsoft Web site.
  2. Double-click the downloaded package to start the Setup wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete the installation.
  3. Open Control Panel, click Programs, and then click Turn Windows features on or off under Programs and Features. If you are prompted to provide permission by User Account Control, click Continue.

    4. In the Windows Features dialog box, select the remote administration snap-ins and tools that you want to install, and then click OK.

  4. Configure the Start menu to display the Administration Tools shortcut.
    • Right click Start, and then click Properties.
    • On the Start Menu tab, click Customize.
    • In the Customize Start Menu dialog box, scroll down to System Administrative Tools, and then select Display on the All Programs menu and the Start menu. Click OK.
    • Shortcuts for snap-ins installed by RSAT are added to the Administrative Tools list on the Start menu.
  5. For a complete list of tools included in the RSAT final package, installation instructions, and other help topics, see Remote Server Administration Tools Help in the Administrative Tools list on the Start menu.

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