Description

AWS Directory Service is a managed service that allows you to connect your AWS resources with an existing on-premises Microsoft Active Directory or to set up a new, standalone directory in the AWS Cloud.

How It Works

AWS Directory Service works by creating a directory and then integrating it with your AWS resources. This allows you to manage user access and enable single sign-on to applications and services.

Benefits

• Ease of Use: It simplifies the management of your user directories and AWS resources.
• Scalability: It can scale to support large numbers of directory objects.
• Security: It provides secure access to AWS resources and services.

Limitations

• Limited Customization: There may be limitations in terms of customization compared to a self-managed Active Directory.
• Cost: There are costs associated with running the service, which can increase with usage.

Features

• Integration with AWS Services: AWS Directory Service integrates with various AWS services like Amazon EC2 and Amazon RDS.
• Support for Microsoft Active Directory: It supports existing Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Single Sign-On: It enables single sign-on to applications and services.

Use Cases

• User Management: AWS Directory Service is used for managing users and groups across AWS resources.
• Single Sign-On: It is used to enable single sign-on to AWS applications and services.
• Resource Access Control: It is used to control access to AWS resources.