Using AWS Simple AD for creating a lightweight directory solution

AWS Simple AD, powered by a Samba 4 Active Directory Compatible Server, is a lightweight standalone managed directory service provided by AWS, catering especially to small and medium-sized businesses seeking the functionality of directory services without the complexity of managing on-premise infrastructure. Available in two sizes, the Small option is intended for environments with up to 500 users (or approximately 2,000 objects, including users, groups, and computers), while the Large option accommodates environments with up to 5,000 users (or roughly 20,000 objects).

Simple AD provides essential services such as user account management, group membership organization, group policy application, secure Amazon EC2 instance connections, and Kerberos-based Single Sign-On (SSO) functionality. It is compatible with various applications and tools dependent on Microsoft Active Directory, facilitating access to AWS applications...