The ADFS Server Windows 2019, offered by Cloud Infrastructure Services, is a pre-configured Amazon Machine Image (AMI) designed to streamline the deployment of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS on Windows Server 2019 within the AWS environment. This solution enables organizations to implement secure Single Sign-On (SSO across a diverse range of applications, both on-premises and cloud-based, enhancing user authentication and access control mechanisms. Key Features and Functionality: - Seamless SSO Integration: Facilitates SSO across various applications, including Amazon WorkMail, Amazon WorkSpaces, Amazon WorkDocs, Office 365, and other cloud-based SaaS applications, allowing users to access multiple services with a single set of credentials. - Enhanced Security Measures: Supports AWS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA to bolster security during user sign-ins to federated applications, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. - Comprehensive Access Control: Provides robust access control to both modern and legacy applications, whether on-premises or in the cloud, utilizing consistent credentials and policies to ensure secure and efficient user management. - Improved User Experience: Offers customizable sign-in experiences for AD FS applications, allowing organizations to tailor authentication processes to meet specific user and business requirements. - Operational Efficiency: Includes streamlined auditing capabilities for simplified administrative management, improved interoperability with SAML 2.0 for participation in federations, and simplified password management for federated users. Primary Value and User Solutions: The ADFS Server Windows 2019 AMI addresses the critical need for secure and efficient user authentication across diverse applications and services. By enabling SSO, it reduces the complexity and security risks associated with managing multiple credentials, thereby enhancing user productivity and satisfaction. The integration of AWS MFA adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that only authorized users gain access to sensitive resources. Additionally, the solution's compatibility with both modern and legacy applications ensures that organizations can maintain consistent access control policies across their entire IT ecosystem, facilitating a unified and secure authentication framework.