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Extending on Prem AD to AWS network

Karthikeyan R 21 Reputation points
2021-09-27T17:15:12.037+00:00

I have a requirement to deploy an AD in AWS network just adding additional DC. Is that possible?

I'm reading so many articles that talk only AD connector AWS-managed AD services. Any risks involving promote a DC in AWS network?

Windows for business Windows Client for IT Pros Directory services Active Directory
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  1. Pierre-Luc Giguere 1,076 Reputation points
    2021-09-27T17:30:24.493+00:00

    Hi!

    You can link a VPC with your on-prem network and install an EC2 instance that would run Active Directory with no problem.

    Note that AWS also offers 4 types of directories, you should look at AWS Managed Microsoft AD. It is powered by Windows Server 2012 R2.

    https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/what_is.html

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,916 Reputation points
    2021-09-28T08:38:24.073+00:00

    Hello @Karthikeyan R

    When you first create your directory, AWS Managed Microsoft AD deploys two domain controllers across multiple Availability Zones, which is required for highly availability purposes. Later, you can easily deploy additional domain controllers via the AWS Directory Service console by just specifying the total number of domain controllers that you want. AWS Managed Microsoft AD distributes the additional domain controllers to the Availability Zones and VPC subnets on which your directory is running.

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