# Use Case 3: Provide directory services to your Active Directory-aware workloads


AWS Managed Microsoft AD is an actual Microsoft Active Directory that enables you to run traditional Active Directory-aware workloads such as [Remote Desktop Licensing Manager](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/security/how-to-enable-the-use-of-remote-desktops-by-deploying-microsoft-remote-desktop-licensing-manager-on-aws-microsoft-ad/) and [Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft SQL Server Always On](https://forums.aws.amazon.com/ann.jspa?annID=4636) in the AWS Cloud. AWS Managed Microsoft AD also helps you to simplify and improve the security of Active Directory-integrated .NET applications by using [group Managed Service Accounts (gMSAs) and Kerberos constrained delegation (KCD)](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2017/05/simplify-migration-and-improve-security-of-active-directory-integrated-net-applications-by-using-aws-microsoft-ad/).