AWS Directory Service launches Hybrid Edition for Managed Microsoft AD
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AWS Directory Service has launched Hybrid Edition for Managed Microsoft AD, a new capability that allows customers to extend their existing Active Directory domain into AWS.
- Enables unified Active Directory deployment across on-premises, AWS Cloud, and multi-cloud environments
- Automatically handles replication and maintenance between AD environments
- Preserves existing access controls and group policies without reconfiguration
- Integrates with AWS services like EC2, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and Amazon RDS
- Reduces operational overhead by managing AD infrastructure maintenance
- Supports secure credential sharing using AWS Secrets Manager
The new service simplifies AD-dependent workload migration to the cloud while maintaining existing infrastructure and security configurations.
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