Ned here again. Starting in Windows Server 2008 R2, Active Directory now implements a true recycle bin. No longer will you need an authoritative restore to recover deleted users, groups, OU’s, or other objects. Instead, it is now possible to use PowerShell commands to bring back objects with all their attributes, backlinks, group memberships, and metadata. AD Recycle Bin (ADRB) was a long time coming and it definitely has its idiosyncrasies, but I think you are going to love it.
Today I am going to talk about a few aspects of this new system:
- Understanding how ADRB works under the covers.
- What the requirements are and how to turn ADRB on.
- Using ADRB, along with some best practices.
- Troubleshooting common issues people run into with ADRB.
Armed with this information, you should be able to speak with authority on the AD Recycle Bin and perhaps, save your company from a disaster someday.
Let’s get cranking, IT super hero.