How to Generate an Active Directory Deleted Users Report with AD FastReporter

In this report, we will provide an overview of the 'Deleted Users' report in AD FastReporter. This report retrieves all user accounts that have been deleted recently, considering the tombstone lifetime (TSL) set in the Active Directory forest's configuration, providing useful insights for administrators and IT professionals.

Report Description

The 'Deleted Users' report retrieves all recently deleted user accounts from Active Directory based on the maximum period set in the AD. By default, Windows uses a 60-day tombstone lifetime (TSL) if no value is set in the forest's configuration. This report is essential for getting a focused view of your organization's deleted user accounts, allowing you to better manage and analyze the deletion process.

Use Cases and Benefits

• User Deletion Audit

  This report helps you identify recently deleted user accounts, allowing you to audit the deletion process and ensure that user accounts are being deleted according to your organization's policies and procedures.

• Security and Compliance

  Using this report, you can ensure that deleted user accounts are not being misused or reactivated without proper authorization, enhancing your organization's security posture and meeting compliance requirements.

• Deletion Process Optimization

  The 'Deleted Users' report can help you identify trends and patterns in user account deletions, enabling you to optimize the deletion process and improve overall efficiency.

Generating the 'Deleted Users' Report with AD FastReporter

1. Launch AD FastReporter.
2. Enter 'Deleted Users' in the search bar.
3. Press 'Customize' and select the fields you want to see in the report.
4. Click 'Generate' to generate the report.
5. You will then receive a complete list of all recently deleted user accounts from your Active Directory based on the maximum period set in the AD.
6. To export the report to CSV, Excel, PDF, XML, ODS, JSON, or HTML, click the 'Export' button. Please note that this feature is only available for Pro license users.

Related Reports

• All Users: This report retrieves all user objects from Active Directory, giving you a comprehensive view of your organization's users.
• Enabled Users: This report lists all enabled user accounts in Active Directory.
• Disabled Users: This report identifies disabled user accounts in Active Directory.

Conclusion

The 'Deleted Users' report is a valuable tool for administrators and IT professionals looking to manage and analyze recently deleted user accounts within Active Directory. By using AD FastReporter, you can quickly generate this report and gain insights into your organization's deleted user accounts. Remember to check out the related reports for additional user management capabilities.