AWS Directory Service adds user and group management using APIs and Console

The article summarizes new capabilities added to AWS Directory Service for Managed Microsoft Active Directory, allowing users and groups to be managed using APIs and the AWS Management Console.

Specifically, the article covers:

• New Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD) operations for users and groups through AWS CLI, APIs, and the AWS Console
• Ability for DevOps engineers and IT admins to automate user and group synchronization from external sources using AWS Lambda or SDKs
• Faster reaction to security alerts by automating user account and group membership changes
• IT admins can manage Active Directory users and groups from the AWS Console without needing bastion hosts or open network ports
• No additional costs for this new feature
• Lists of AWS Regions where the new capabilities are available and documentation references