Migration from On-Premises Active Directory to AWS Managed AD
Engagement Overview
VBR NEXTGEN TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD successfully designed and executed a secure, scalable, and highly available identity management solution by migrating a multi-site on-premises Active Directory (AD) environment to AWS Managed Microsoft AD. The solution leveraged AWS global infrastructure and secure VPN connectivity.
Objectives
- Migrate on-premises Active Directory to a cloud-native managed solution
- Enable centralized identity and access management across global sites
- Improve high availability and disaster recovery capabilities
- Strengthen security, compliance, and governance
Business Challenges
- Scalability Constraints: Difficulty supporting a growing number of users, devices, and global locations
- Operational Complexity: Managing Active Directory across multiple sites led to inconsistencies
- Disaster Recovery Risks: Limited failover capabilities impacted business continuity
- Security & Compliance: Challenges in maintaining consistent security policies
Solution Delivered
Implemented AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory in a multi-AZ configuration with AWS Site-to-Site VPN for secure connectivity across global locations.
Results Achieved
Enhanced scalability supporting global expansion
Simplified operations with centralized identity management
High availability & resilience with multi-AZ deployment
Improved security & compliance through IAM integration
Cost optimization by eliminating on-prem infrastructure maintenance