What is AWS Directory Service?

AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, often called AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory (AD), provides a managed version of Active Directory that enables your directory-sensitive applications and AWS resources to function seamlessly within the AWS ecosystem. Leveraging authentic Microsoft AD, this service removes the requirement to synchronize or replicate your existing Active Directory data in the cloud. You can effectively use familiar AD management tools while taking advantage of integrated capabilities such as Group Policy and single sign-on functionalities. With AWS Managed Microsoft AD, you can easily integrate Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS for SQL Server instances with your domain, as well as engage AWS End User Computing (EUC) services like Amazon WorkSpaces for AD users and groups. Furthermore, it supports the migration of applications that depend on Active Directory and Windows workloads to the AWS environment. The application of Group Policies enables efficient management of EC2 instances, ensuring that AD-dependent applications operate smoothly in the AWS Cloud. This integration not only streamlines the process but also significantly boosts operational efficiency for businesses moving to AWS, ultimately fostering a more agile and responsive IT infrastructure. By simplifying the transition to the cloud, AWS Managed Microsoft AD empowers organizations to focus on their core objectives rather than being bogged down by complex directory management tasks.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$0.018
Free Trial Offered?:
Yes

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, AWS Directory Service provides an API

Screenshots and Video

Company Facts

Company Name:
Amazon
Date Founded:
1994
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
On-Site Training
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

AWS Directory Service Categories and Features

User Provisioning and Governance Software

Access Governance
Access Verification Workflow
Audits / Reports
Automatic Provisioning / Deprovisioning
Delegated Access Authorization
Identity Synchronization
Lifecycle Management
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Password Management
Policy Enforcement
Single Sign-On (SSO)
User Self-Service