You will need a Windows EC2 instance that is joined to a domain to complete this recipe. If you already have one, skip to the How to do it section. If not, follow these steps to create a Directory Service directory and an EC2 instance that is joined to your domain:
Note that the resources you create in this recipe will not fall under the free tier! There will be charges associated with them, even if you tear down the resources after you finish this chapter.
- Go to the Directory Service dashboard and click Set up a directory:
Directory Service
- Select AWS Managed Microsoft AD from under Directory types:
Selecting the directory ...
