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AWS Directory Service allows you to set up and run Microsoft Active Directory (AD) in the AWS Cloud, for directory-aware workloads and AWS resource authentication.
Last Modified: August 29, 2025
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Key Features
- Runs Microsoft Active Directory in AWS.
- Supports seamless integration with on-premises AD.
- Enables single sign-on for AWS and corporate apps.
- Provides fully managed directory infrastructure.
Common Use Cases
- Integrate AWS workloads with on-prem Active Directory
- Provide centralized authentication for Windows workloads
- Support single sign-on for AWS-hosted applications
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