Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Deleted a user in Active Directory, and now they're gone forever?
CBT Nuggets trainer Knox Hutchinson shows you how to use the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) to rescue your deleted objects.
🌐 *Get your IT Team trained — build your training plan today:* training.cbt.gg/getdemo
But there is a massive catch: if you don't enable the Recycle Bin before a deletion happens, that user is gone forever! Knox walks you through how to turn on the AD Recycle Bin, what happens when you delete an account, and how to easily restore users back to their original or quarantined locations. Don't wait until disaster strikes to figure this out!
👉 👉 Watch the entire Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) training course: courses.cbt.gg/b53cff
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*FAQs*
*Who should take this Windows Server Hybrid Administrator course?*
This is a good course for mid-level Windows administrators who have history running mixed on-prem and Azure workloads. If you need to learn how to manage failover clusters, Azure VMs and PowerShell automation, this is the course to take – if you already know how to do that, this course prepares you for the cert that proves your expertise.
*How much does it cost to earn the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate?*
The Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate has two exams. AZ-800 and AZ-801 both cost $165, so if you’re planning on earning the cert, you’re spending at least $330. Microsoft offers one free test assessment before you attempt the exams, plus there are prep labs and training you can take to help make sure you pass both on the first attempt.
*Does learning hybrid Windows Server administration pay well?*
Yes, as more companies transition their on-prem services to remote and hybrid set-ups, they need trained administrators who are familiar with the ins and outs of Hybrid Windows Server services. Some cloud Windows Server administrator positions can pay as much as $95K - $125K. Earning the Hybrid Administrator credential is an even stronger indication of your skills in bridging legacy data centers and Azure.
*Is the AZ-801 exam hard?*
Both exams for the Windows Server Administrator cert are moderately tough. The AZ-801 specifically drills into failover clustering, Azure Arc, policy, and recovery. Without hands-on lab time, you’ll struggle; admins who live in PowerShell and Windows Admin Center usually pass with a month or two of focused prep.
*Is the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate worth it?*
If you support Windows Server and Azure, earning the Hybrid Administrator cert is absolutely worth it. Even if you don’t plan on earning the credential, this course can help you get practice with modern hybrid skills while keeping your resume current and showing you’re upskilling to meet employer requirements for cloud migration projects.
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💡 Use our FREE IT Assessment tools to make data-driven decisions about your IT career path: training.cbt.gg/sh31
📚 FREE IT Certification Guides for popular IT certifications: training.cbt.gg/mwu
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#activedirectory #microsoft #windows #networkadmin #azure #serveradmin #ittraining #networking #itcareer #onlinetraining #cbtnuggets
Deleted a user in Active Directory, and now they're gone forever?
CBT Nuggets trainer Knox Hutchinson shows you how to use the Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC) to rescue your deleted objects.
🌐 *Get your IT Team trained — build your training plan today:* training.cbt.gg/getdemo
But there is a massive catch: if you don't enable the Recycle Bin before a deletion happens, that user is gone forever! Knox walks you through how to turn on the AD Recycle Bin, what happens when you delete an account, and how to easily restore users back to their original or quarantined locations. Don't wait until disaster strikes to figure this out!
👉 👉 Watch the entire Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services (AZ-801) training course: courses.cbt.gg/b53cff
==================
*FAQs*
*Who should take this Windows Server Hybrid Administrator course?*
This is a good course for mid-level Windows administrators who have history running mixed on-prem and Azure workloads. If you need to learn how to manage failover clusters, Azure VMs and PowerShell automation, this is the course to take – if you already know how to do that, this course prepares you for the cert that proves your expertise.
*How much does it cost to earn the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate?*
The Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate has two exams. AZ-800 and AZ-801 both cost $165, so if you’re planning on earning the cert, you’re spending at least $330. Microsoft offers one free test assessment before you attempt the exams, plus there are prep labs and training you can take to help make sure you pass both on the first attempt.
*Does learning hybrid Windows Server administration pay well?*
Yes, as more companies transition their on-prem services to remote and hybrid set-ups, they need trained administrators who are familiar with the ins and outs of Hybrid Windows Server services. Some cloud Windows Server administrator positions can pay as much as $95K - $125K. Earning the Hybrid Administrator credential is an even stronger indication of your skills in bridging legacy data centers and Azure.
*Is the AZ-801 exam hard?*
Both exams for the Windows Server Administrator cert are moderately tough. The AZ-801 specifically drills into failover clustering, Azure Arc, policy, and recovery. Without hands-on lab time, you’ll struggle; admins who live in PowerShell and Windows Admin Center usually pass with a month or two of focused prep.
*Is the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate worth it?*
If you support Windows Server and Azure, earning the Hybrid Administrator cert is absolutely worth it. Even if you don’t plan on earning the credential, this course can help you get practice with modern hybrid skills while keeping your resume current and showing you’re upskilling to meet employer requirements for cloud migration projects.
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🚀 *Not a CBT Nuggets subscriber? Sign up today — your first 7 days are FREE:* training.cbt.gg/sbp
💡 Use our FREE IT Assessment tools to make data-driven decisions about your IT career path: training.cbt.gg/sh31
📚 FREE IT Certification Guides for popular IT certifications: training.cbt.gg/mwu
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#activedirectory #microsoft #windows #networkadmin #azure #serveradmin #ittraining #networking #itcareer #onlinetraining #cbtnuggets
