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AWS directoryservice documentation change

Service: directoryservice · 2026-07-01 · Documentation low

File: directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple_ad_troubleshooting.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for Simple AD (new customers blocked after July 30, 2026)

Security assessment

Service lifecycle notice in troubleshooting guide. No security content added or modified.

Diff

diff --git a/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple_ad_troubleshooting.md b/directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple_ad_troubleshooting.md
index b9dee82aa..81039f14e 100644
--- a//directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple_ad_troubleshooting.md
+++ b//directoryservice/latest/admin-guide/simple_ad_troubleshooting.md
@@ -10,0 +11,4 @@ Password recoveryI receive a 'KDC can't fulfill requested option' error when add
+###### Important Notice
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+AWS Directory Service Simple AD will no longer be open to new customers starting July 30, 2026. If you would like to use the service, please sign up prior to July 30, 2026. For capabilities similar to Simple AD, explore AWS Managed Microsoft AD or AD Connector. For more information, see [Simple AD availability changes](./simple-ad-availability-change.html).
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