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AWS Identity and Access Management vs Microsoft Active Directory

A side-by-side look at AWS Identity and Access Management and Microsoft Active Directory. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AWS Identity and Access Management

AWS Identity and Access Management

Security & Privacy

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a web service that enables AWS customers to manage user access to AWS resources. IAM makes it easy to create and manage AWS users, groups, roles and permissions to allow and deny access to AWS services and resources.

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Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory

Network & Admin

Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that enables managing identities, access, and security in a corporate network. It centrally stores information about users, devices, and other resources for finding, accessing, and managing them.

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