AWS Managed Microsoft AD is now available on Windows functional level 2016
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This article announces that AWS Managed Microsoft AD now runs on Windows functional level 2016 with automatic upgrades applied to all existing directories.
- Enhanced authentication mechanisms and improved security for privileged access management
- LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) automatically generates and securely stores complex passwords
- Available in all AWS Regions except Middle East (UAE) and Middle East (Bahrain)
- Upgrade applied automatically to all existing AWS Managed Microsoft AD directories
AWS Managed Microsoft AD now provides stronger security controls for Active Directory infrastructure through Windows functional level 2016 features.
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