Examining Domain Design Features

AD DS has evolved over the years and has added additional functionality with Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and finally Windows Server 2012. Some of these functionality improvements have changed some of the design concepts associated with Windows Server 2012. These functionality changes are as follows:

Active Directory Recycle Bin—The ability to do a full-fidelity recovery of deleted objects in AD DS was introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2, but was greatly improved in this latest version of AD DS included with Windows Server 2012. By adding this critical functionality, there is less worry that accidental deletion of user accounts, groups, or even entire ...

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