AWS Directory Service
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
AWS Directory Service provides managed Microsoft Active Directory and other directory types in the cloud.
Power:
- AWS Managed Microsoft AD: full AD trust relationships
- AD Connector: proxy to on-premises AD
- Simple AD: Samba-based for small workloads
- SSO integration with AWS apps
- Seamless domain join for EC2, RDS, FSx
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why Directory Service (Power + Limits)
- Directory Service Settings
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | Directory Service Settings |
| Directory Type | managed-ad | Directory Service Settings |
| Edition | Standard | Directory Service Settings |
| Multi-Region Replication | false | Directory Service Settings |
| SSO Integration | true | Directory Service Settings |