After using RSAT on Windows 11 Pro (22H2 and 23H2) for six months across a mixed environment of Server 2019, 2022, and 2025 previews, here’s my in-depth take.
RSAT for Windows 11 includes the following features: remote server administration tools for windows 11
AnyDesk is another remote access tool that offers a free version for personal use. It provides fast and secure remote desktop access, file transfer, and remote printing. AnyDesk also supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. After using RSAT on Windows 11 Pro (22H2
| Tool | Purpose | Works on Win 11? | Notes | |------|---------|----------------|-------| | Active Directory Users & Computers | AD management | ✅ Perfect | Faster than via Server Manager | | DNS Manager | Manage DNS servers | ✅ | Clean, responsive | | Group Policy Management Console | GPO editing | ✅ | Full functionality | | DHCP Manager | IP address mgmt | ✅ | No issues | | Hyper-V Manager | Manage remote Hyper-V hosts | ✅ | Better than Win 10 version | | Server Manager | Role/feature mgmt | ⚠️ Limited | Can’t install roles remotely (intended) | | Failover Cluster Manager | Cluster admin | ✅ | Works, but requires RSAT-Clustering | | IPAM Client | IP Address Management | ⚠️ | Needs remote IPAM server | It provides a command-line interface, making it ideal
PuTTY is a free and open-source SSH client that allows administrators to connect to remote servers using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It provides a command-line interface, making it ideal for managing Linux and Unix-based servers.