Server 101
I am new to the Windows server, and I have been watching the server 101 show. On episode Ronnie explains Active Directory Basic Administration 2 However, I am bewildered the idea behind configuring RSAT, my question to configure RSAT do I have to install RSAT on the server or a client admin pc? And can explain please explain the difference between the two when installing RSAT?
Thanks,
Hassan
@hassan-tek Hi Hassan, when it comes to RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools) the key word here is 'Remote'. You can install RSAT on to your client admin PC to perform administration tasks for the server - to save you having to log onto the server itself.
For example, Active Directory. If I wanted to create a new user I would need to log on to the Domain Controller Server (perhaps through Remote Desktop) and open Active Directory to do so. With RSAT tools installed on to my client PC, I can simply open the Active Directory tool on there and create the user (it's a handy time saver!)
When installing RSAT tools, you are prompted to connect to the server you are trying to manage (normally with your domain credentials which is how it is authenticated).
Hopefully that makes sense but feel free to get back to me if you need me to clarify anything.
Best wishes,
Dan
The whole goal is really to never directly access the server...So RSAT is designed to allow your to remain at a workstation but have connection to that single or multiple servers from your workstation.
If you're a server administration. One of the frustrating aspects to managing multiple servers is having to RDP into each server and remembering which server is switch. The RSAT is a single administrative console for you to switch and manage multiple contexts!
Another great thing about RSAT tools is the ability to delegate. Imaging a domain controller that is also running DNS. (Pretty common). If I need someone to manage DNS, I can simply install the RSAT tools on their PC, and add them to the DNS admins security group. Then they will be able to manage DNS remotely. I didn't have to give them permission to RDP into the domain controller, and give them access to the entire server desktop, Active Directory or anything else that might be running on that server. They only have access to DNS, using the RSAT console. This is principle of least privilege in action!
Thank you all; Dan, Mike and Ronnie.
I am delighted with the dedication and the support responses I was received. I have a good understanding of the role of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) now. I have spent times looking up on the Internet, but I couldn’t find a clear explanation of the way you detailed.
Thanks again,
Hassan
Hi Hassan,
That's great news, I'm glad we were able to help! RSAT will be your new best friend now, you won't want to work without it!
Best wishes,
Dan.
I have 40+ VMWare v6 U3 Windows servers. RSAT is a fancy word for RDP. My VMs are virtual. I have to RDP to them to gain access. To configure features on any server, you have to access them. Since you can't physically see them. You need SSH or RDP. At home, I have Ubuntu 18.04 servers. I use SSH for the server installs since its CLI based no gui. I configured my first Ubuntu desktop with a GUI. I configured xorgxrdp so my windows 7 x64 workstation can access it.
