In this video, learn how to restore Active Directory user objects using Power Protect Data Manager 19.15. The demo walks you through deleting a user and restoring it from a recent backup, showcasing the streamlined process and flexibility of the tool. Discover how easy it is to manage your Active Directory objects effectively.
Power Protect Data Manager 19.15 introduces the ability to restore specific Active Directory objects using the File System Agent for Windows. These objects could include a user, a printer, a share, or even an entire organizational unit. In this short video, I'll demonstrate how to restore an Active Directory user from a recent backup copy. But first, let's browse my current Active Directory and delete a user object. I will select the first user, Adam Reed, and hit delete. Later on, I realize that we need to restore that user object.
Now using PPDM, I choose a recent backup copy and select the option for Active Directory granular level restore. For this demo, I want to restore the user object on the original host. PPDM also gives me the option to restore it on an alternate host, which I could have reserved for restore operations. PPDM then mounts the selected backup copy on the host and allows me to browse the Active Directory content. PPDM allows me to select certain attributes to display in the search results window. This step is optional, but it will help me find the object I want to restore much faster. Here I select a few attributes like description, display name, and so on. When I'm satisfied with my selections, I can proceed to the next step.
I can browse the Active Directory tree until I find the user object I want to restore, or for faster results, I can simply search for it using the search bar. Using the search tool, I can specify where to search for the object, the type of object, and the object name. Another option is to use an Active Directory query to search for the object. Here, I use a query to search for an object with the name Reed, which is the last name of the user I deleted previously. PPDM displays the search result and I can quickly locate the user I'm looking for. Next, I need to specify whether I want to restore the object in the original Active Directory container or perhaps choose another container that I dedicate for restore operations.
I also need to choose whether I want to restore all the object attributes for that user or select a few attributes. Here, I select to restore the entire user object and all attributes. PPDM will not restore the original user password, but I can assign a new password using the ""set default password"" option. I am also choosing to have the user change the password the next time they log on. The restore only takes a few seconds to complete and PPDM will automatically unmount the copy from the host. When I go back to my Active Directory host and hit refresh, I can confirm that the user I deleted, which was Adam Reed, has been restored successfully.
For more details, don't forget to check out the PPDM 19.15 technical presentation now posted on the Power Protect Data Manager Info Hub. Thanks for watching.
