We use AWS Control Tower to manage multiple accounts. It provides a central point for account management, access control, and compliance monitoring.
AWS-DevOps-Engineer at JJ Tech Inc
Efficiently manages multiple accounts and has a simple setup process
Pros and Cons
- "It provides a central point for account management, access control, and compliance monitoring."
- "The product's affordability depends on the value it brings to specific organizations."
What is our primary use case?
What needs improvement?
There could be more features for security and automation in the product.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using AWS Control Tower for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a seven out of ten. It gets subjected to malware attacks regardless of fundamental security features. We need to ensure it stays compliant.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It allows for centralized management of multiple AWS accounts and a layer of control and security to the organization's environment. The scalability depends on the organization and how effectively you implement and utilize the service. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is simple as AWS already configures most things. The deployment time depends on the process and the complexity of the environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product's affordability depends on the value it brings to specific organizations. Small businesses may find it expensive. It helps streamline operations, improve security, and reduce costs by enforcing best practices and policies. Thus, it is costly but valuable.
What other advice do I have?
I rate AWS Control Tower an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Infrastructure analyst specialized in cloud computing at IT2GO Solutions
Stable, and scalable, but the initial setup is a bit complex
Pros and Cons
- "Compliance is the most valuable feature."
- "The integration with other AWS functions has room for improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to provide a specific configuration. The rule of AWS Control Tower is to make sure that we're creating the accounts in a specific way in AWS.
How has it helped my organization?
AWS Control Tower helps us to make sure that all the accounts that we're creating now follow a specific configuration. We are sure that all the accounts always configure the same.
What is most valuable?
Compliance is the most valuable feature. The feature helps us ensure that all the accounts are compliant with the requirements of the company.
What needs improvement?
The integration with other AWS functions has room for improvement. I would like the ability to integrate other options or functions into the organization.
The initial setup is a bit complex and has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for one and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I give the stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I give the scalability a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is a bit complex.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment. It can be costly for an organization to make sure they meet all the compliances and AWS Control Tower helps us be compliant which minimizes the cost.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is free.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution a seven out of ten.
People should not rely on AWS Control Tower alone because it is a portion of the configuration but it's not everything.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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