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Provide Active Directory 2022 domain services and DNS to your servers, applications and users in AWS
Overview
Active Directory 2022 Domain Controller
Deploy a new Active Directory domain controller 2022, to setup a new domain/forest or add to an existing domain.
Provide Active Directory and DNS services to servers, services and applications running in AWS
Active Directory Features
This Windows Server 2022 VM comes pre loaded with the Active Directory Domain Services role, DNS server role, remote administration tools for AD, DNS and the required Powershell modules.
Upon powering up the ec2 VM the first time launch the DC promo wizard from server manager and start the setup of your new domain controller. Choose to setup a new domain or join this DC to an existing Active Directory Domain
Highlights
- Provide Active Directory domain services to your servers, applications and users in AWS
- Provide AD Group Policies (GPOs) to your servers in AWS
- Enable Hybrid Active Directory with your AWS environment or Azure AD
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Win2022 Windows Server 2022
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t2.medium Recommended | $0.03 |
t3.micro | $0.03 |
t2.micro | $0.03 |
m5zn.large | $0.03 |
m4.10xlarge | $0.03 |
c5n.large | $0.03 |
m5.xlarge | $0.03 |
m5d.8xlarge | $0.03 |
t3a.2xlarge | $0.03 |
r4.2xlarge | $0.03 |
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Latest Windows updates. Simply run Windows update to install the latest updates.
Additional details
Usage instructions
RDP into instance, username is: Administrator
Scroll down to 'Setup Active Directory Domain Services' on the following article: https://cloudinfrastructureservices.co.uk/how-to-setup-a-new-active-directory-2016-2019-forest-domain-in-azure-aws-gcp-iaas/
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Directory Services
Active Directory Domain Services role pre-loaded on Windows Server 2022 for domain controller deployment and management
DNS Resolution
DNS server role for providing name resolution services to servers and applications in AWS
Group Policy Management
Group Policy Objects (GPOs) capability for centralized policy distribution and management across servers and users
Hybrid Directory Integration
Support for hybrid Active Directory configuration enabling replication and integration between on-premises Active Directory and AWS environments
Single Sign-On Authentication
Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality for user authentication to servers and services in AWS using Active Directory credentials
Cloud Directory Identity Management
Centralize access across all identities with integrations to AWS Identity Center, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, HRIS platforms, and network infrastructure resources
Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication
Frictionless, secure access to AWS resources and over 900 pre-built applications with automated user provisioning to Amazon IAM Identity Center and group-based permissions
Cross-Operating System Server and Device Management
Deploy, manage, and remotely assist AWS servers and corporate devices across Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux, AWS Linux AMIs, and Android from a single cloud platform
Passwordless and Conditional Access
Enable phishing-resistant access with passwordless SSO, password management, and conditional access controls to ensure only specific users on trusted devices and networks can access AWS resources
Unified Platform with Zero Trust Capabilities
Combine cloud directory identity management, access management, and cross-OS server and device management with enhanced IAM and device management controls to support Zero Trust security goals
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Automatically synchronizes users across multiple directories to enable one-click access to corporate applications on-premises and in the cloud with enforced security policies and self-service password reset capabilities.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Supports multiple authentication methods including passwordless authentication, passkeys, one-time passcodes, push notifications, biometric data, and security keys with real-time reporting and monitoring of authentication events.
Adaptive Authentication
Delivers multi-layer, context-aware and risk-based protection to minimize common attacks and enforce contextual access security policies based on user behavior and risk assessment.
Identity Lifecycle Management
Provides role-based user provisioning engine with granular access permissions, least-privileged access controls, and automated user account provisioning across applications and AWS services.
Directory Integration
Acts as a secure cloud-based directory with integration capabilities for Active Directory, LDAP, G Suite and other external directories, plus pre-built connectors with thousands of third-party web applications and AWS services including AWS IAM, AWS SSO, Amazon Cognito, and Amazon EventBridge.
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