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Active Directory - Remote Administration Tools

The Campus Active Directory Service prohibits Remote Desktop Connections to its domain controllers. Organizational Unit management is performed by using Microsoft's Server Administration Tools on a machine joined to the campus active directory domain.

Remote Server Administration Tools - Windows Server | Microsoft Docs

Windows 11 22H2 and Newer:

In Windows 11 RSAT Tools can be installed by an account logged in with administrator rights. 

Open the Settings > System > Optional Features. Select View features. 

Screenshot of Windows 11 System app's Optional Features section

Search 'RSAT' and tick the box for 'RSAT: Active Directory Domain Services and Lightweight Directory Service Tools.' Click 'Next'

Screenshot of the available RSAT features

Windows 10 v1803 and Older:

Table with download link for Windows 10 version 1803 or older
Windows10 v1803 or older: RSAT .msu download 
macOS/Linux: Remote administration tools unavailable for macOS or Linux

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Doc ID:
7920
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MST Support in Identity and Access Management
Created:
2008-07-06
Updated:
2025-10-16
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Identity and Access Management