makes it easy to set up and run directories in the AWS cloud, or connect your AWS resources with an existing on-premises Microsoft Active Directory
manage users and groups
provide single sign-on to applications and services
simplify the deployment and management of cloud-based Linux and Microsoft Windows workloads
securely connect to Amazon EC2 Linux and Windows instances
AD Connector
a directory gateway with which you can redirect directory requests to your on-premises Microsoft Active Directory without caching any information in the cloud
your end users and IT administrators can use their existing corporate credentials to log on to AWS applications such as WorkSpaces, Amazon WorkDocs, or Amazon WorkMail.
You can manage AWS resources like Amazon EC2 instances or Amazon S3 buckets through IAM role-based access to the AWS Management Console.
You can consistently enforce existing security policies (such as password expiration, password history, and account lockouts) whether users or IT administrators are accessing resources in your on-premises infrastructure or in the AWS Cloud.
You can use AD Connector to enable multi-factor authentication by integrating with your existing RADIUS-based MFA infrastructure to provide an additional layer of security when users access AWS applications.
Simple AD
a standalone managed directory that is powered by a Samba 4 Active Directory Compatible Server
provides a subset of the features offered by AWS Managed Microsoft AD, including the ability to manage user accounts and group memberships, create and apply group policies, and securely connect to Amazon EC2 instances