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Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports Windows Authentication for DB instances

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This article discusses how Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports Windows Authentication for joining DB instances to Active Directory (AD) domains, eliminating the need for manual domain joining.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Solution overview: Using the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or IaC solutions like CloudFormation and Terraform to deploy domain-joined RDS Custom DB instances
  • Prerequisites: Configuring network connectivity to AD, creating an organizational unit and domain user, delegating control, and creating an AWS Secrets Manager secret
  • Prerequisites validation: Using a script to validate domain reachability, port connectivity, and access to AWS service endpoints
  • Creating a new domain-joined RDS Custom DB instance via the console
  • Modifying an existing RDS Custom DB instance to join an AD domain
  • Testing the solution by checking DNS records, verifying Kerberos authentication, and connecting via Windows Authentication
  • Cleanup: Deleting the created resources to avoid unintended charges
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