You have a small company, running on Windows OS, that leverages cloud resources like AWS Workspaces and AWS Workmail. You want a fully managed solution to set policies and provide user management. Which of the minimum required AWS Directory Service would you recommend?

Answer options:

A.AWS Managed Microsoft AD for its full-blown AD features and capabilities
B.AD Connector to be used with on-premises applications
C.AWS Cognito for its scalability and customization
D.Simple AD for limited functionality and compatibility with desired applications

Correct Answer: D
Option D - Simple AD for limited functionality and compatibility with desired applications is the correct answer. Simple AD is a Microsoft Active Directory–compatible directory from AWS Directory Service. You can use Simple AD as a standalone directory in the cloud to support Windows workloads that need basic AD features or compatible AWS applications. It can also be used to support Linux workloads that need LDAP service.
Option A is incorrect. This is more functionality and feature-rich than you need, given the desired applications.
Option B is incorrect. You don’t have on-premises applications, so AD Connector is not needed.
Option C is incorrect. This is more functionality and feature-rich than you need, given the desired applications.
For more information, please check the URLs below:
https://aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/what_is.html