# Monitor your AD Connector directory
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You can get the most out of your AD Connector by learning more about the different AD Connector status and what they mean for your AD Connector. You can also use Amazon Simple Notification Service to receive notifications regarding your AD Connector status.

**Topics**
+ [Understanding your directory status](ad_connector_directory_status.md)
+ [Enabling AD Connector directory status notifications with Amazon SNS](ad_connector_enable_notifications.md)