Active Directory Domain Services Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2

In Windows Server 2008 R2, the Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) role includes many new features, such as Active Directory Recycle Bin, Active Directory Web Services, and Offline Domain Join. You can configure these features to improve Active Directory manageability, supportability, and performance. AD DS in Windows Server 2008 R2 includes the Active Directory Administrative Center, a new task-oriented administrative tool for managing Active Directory. You can use the graphical user interface (GUI) features in Active Directory Administrative Center to improve your productivity and efficiency in performing Active Directory management tasks.