KB10102 - Install ADDS PowerShell modules

This article discribes how to install the ActiveDirectory PowerShell modules and Tools on several server operating systems.

Power Shell (SRV 2012R2++)

(in an elevated Power Shell window)

Install-WindowsFeature -Name RSAT-AD-PowerShell (for the PowerShell modules)

Install-WindowsFeature -Name RSAT-AD-Tools (For the mmc snapins)

Power Shell (SRV 2008R2)

(in an elevated Power Shell window)

Import-Module ServerManager

Add-WindowsFeature -Name RSAT-AD-PowerShell (for the PowerShell modules)

Add-WindowsFeature -Name RSAT-AD-Tools (For the mmc snapins)

Windows Server 2012 R2

  1. Open Server Manager
  2. Click on "Manage" -> "Add Roles and Features"
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  3. Click "Next" until "Features is selected.
  4. Then go to "Remote Server Administration Tools" | "AD DS and AD LDS Tools" and select "Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell"
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  5. Complete the installation dialog.
  6. You have to restart the PowerShell windo to enble the newly installed features.