AWS Managed Microsoft AD now supports Standard to Enterprise Edition upgrade

AWS Directory ยท 2026-07-30

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What This Means

For DevOps Teams

Update your AWS Managed Microsoft AD directory to Enterprise Edition through the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or API to support larger deployments without migrating or re-joining workloads, preserving existing configurations and reducing operational toil.

For Platform Teams

Adopt the new capability to upgrade AWS Managed Microsoft AD from Standard to Enterprise Edition, which simplifies scaling directory services and reduces the need for manual migrations or reconfigurations.

For Executives

Evaluate the upgrade to AWS Managed Microsoft AD Enterprise Edition to support larger deployments and preserve existing configurations, which can enhance scalability and operational efficiency for growing organizations.

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