With Windows Server 2008 R2, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) gain significant administration improvements, including the ability to completely restore mistakenly deleted directory objects, a new console, and an enhanced PowerShell scripting platform to automate operations. While the updated AD can interoperate with older versions of Windows Server, taking full advantage of all of the changes will require an organization to upgrade all its AD servers to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Sections in Microsoft R2 Active Directory Report:

• Active Directory Administrative Center
  
• Recycle Bin Life Cycle
  
• Improvements over Windows Server 2003
  
• PowerShell Module and AD Command Center
  
• Availability and Resources
  

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