Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) enables IT administrators to manage roles and features in Windows Server 2008 from a remote computer running Windows Vista with SP1. RSAT 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.

• Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with SP1 (x86)
• Microsoft Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista with SP1 (x64)
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Group Policy preferences enable administrators to configure, deploy, and manage greater numbers of operating system and application settings. Group Policy preferences are available through the Remote Server Administration Toolset (RSAT) for Windows Vista SP1. You can also download Group Policy preferences functionality for earlier operating systems including Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP.

This guide provides the information needed to successfully plan and deploy Group Policy using Windows Server 2008 and the Group Policy Management Console.