Supporting Usage and Operation of Cloud Technology for Internal Systems
JP Steel Plantech Co.
Applied Services: AWS Directory Service, Classmethod Members
JP Steel Plantech Co. is a leading Japanese steel plant engineering firm providing services across the entire steel production process — from ironmaking and surface processing to project planning and post-sales support for plants across the globe. The company deployed AWS for internal systems requiring secure, reliable connectivity between cloud and corporate network environments.
AWS as a Core of Internal System Operation
Classmethod implemented AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, enabling directory-aware workloads and AWS resources to use managed Active Directory in the cloud. The architecture connects AWS to another cloud service and the internal corporate network via VPN, with OpenVPN on client computers providing seamless terminal authentication integrated with Active Directory.
Architecture Components
- • AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory
- • VPN connectivity between AWS, another cloud service, and internal network
- • OpenVPN on client computers for terminal authentication
- • Active Directory integration for centralized identity management
Promoting AWS Usage with Classmethod Members
Through Classmethod Members, JP Steel Plantech receives AWS consulting services, payment agency assistance for billing, and significant discounts on Amazon EC2 and AWS billing — without invoice fees.
Results Achieved
- • Secure internal systems operating on AWS with Active Directory integration
- • Seamless VPN connectivity across cloud and on-premises environments
- • Cost reduction through Classmethod Members billing discounts
- • Expert consulting support for ongoing AWS operations
This case study uses AWS Directory Service and Classmethod Members.
Classmethod helps industrial and engineering firms establish secure AWS environments with Active Directory integration — delivering the enterprise-grade identity management and connectivity that complex organizations require.