To insure integrity of a Windows server’s Active Directory configuration; frequent backups must be performed.

1. Using your Windows Server and the Windows backup utility; perform an Active Directory backup. Document the process using step-by-step instructions and screen captures.
2. Delete a user account and recover it using your Windows Server and the Windows backup utility; perform an Active Directory authoritative restore on the user object. Document the process using step-by-step instructions and screen captures.
3. Enable the Active Directory Recycle bin. Delete and object and then recover it. Document the process using step-by-step instructions and screen captures.

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