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How to Create Directory Service in AWS

In this article, I will explain how to Create Directory Service in AWS, Managed Microsoft AD directory (AWS Management Console).

Create Directory Service in AWS

In the AWS Management Console, select services tab. In the search bar type directory services and then choose Directory Service.

aws management services tab

Under directory service select directories and then choose Set up directory.

aws set up directory

On the Select directory type, select AD Connector and then click next.

aws select directory type

4- AD Connector information, select directory type and then click next.

aws enter ad connector information

Choose VPC and Subnet I am selecting the default settings and then click next.

aws directory choose vpc and subnet

Active Directory information page, provide the following information, and then click Next.
Directory DNS name – type xpertstec.local
Directory NetBIOS name – default settings
DNS IP Address – type EC2 Instance private IP address
Server account user info – type administrator
Server account password – type the password you want to use for this account and type the password again in Confirm password.
Click next.

aws set up directory connect to ad

Review settings and click create directory

aws set up directory review & create

AD Directory successfully created (it will take 5 to 10 minutes) click on directory.

aws set up directory

Directory details

aws ad directory details

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Jamil Parvez

Jamil Pervez works as a Network Administrator, based in Kuwait with a Primary focus on Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Certified MCSE, MCTP, MCITP, CCNP, CCIP, CCVP with 20 years of experience in administering Windows Servers, Exchange, VMWare, Veeam B&R, Veritas BackupExec.

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