🌐 CYBEREDU • LAB 41

Active Directory Recycle Bin
Step by Step

To enable active directory recycle bin for restoring deleted objects in AD

Prerequisites

  • Before working on this lab, You must have
  • A computer running window server 2022 Domain Controller.

Network Topology

Lab 41 Topology

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Log in as Administrator to the Domain Controller (SYS1).

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Step 2

Go to Start, select Active Directory Administrative Center.

Step 3

In Active Directory Administrative Center, select Microsoft (Local), Click Raise Domain Functional Level, select Windows Server 2022.

Step 4

Click Raise Forest Functional Level, select Windows Server 2022 and refresh.

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Step 5

Click Enable Recycle Bin.

Step 6

Click OK to confirm the Enable Recycle Bin feature.

Step 7

Click OK, and Refresh Active Directory Administrative Center now.

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Step 8

Go to Start, Select Active Directory Users and Computers.

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Step 9

Right click User (User1) and select Delete, click Yes to confirm the deletion.

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Step 10

Go to Active Directory Administrative Center, select Microsoft (local), Deleted Objects Container

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Step 11

Select the User account (User1) to be restored, right click and select Restore.

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Verification

  • 1. Go to Start, Select Active Directory Users and Computers, and verify for the restored
  • user Account.