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AWS IoT adds VPC Endpoints and IPv6 Connectivity Support

🔒 AWS has expanded AWS IoT Core, AWS IoT Device Management, and AWS IoT Device Defender to support VPC endpoints via AWS PrivateLink and IPv6 for both VPC and public endpoints. Developers can route data plane operations, management APIs, and credential requests entirely within VPCs, keeping traffic off the public internet. Configuration is available through the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and CloudFormation, and the features are GA in all Regions that offer these services.

Amazon SQS Adds IPv6 and FIPS 140-3 in GovCloud Regions

🔒 Amazon SQS now supports API requests over IPv6 in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, with the new endpoints validated under FIPS 140-3. Customers can choose IPv6 or IPv4 when sending requests over dual‑stack public or VPC endpoints. This update brings parity across Regions: Amazon SQS now supports IPv6 in AWS Commercial, AWS GovCloud (US), and China Regions. Refer to the developer guide for configuration details.

Amazon S3 Express One Zone Adds IPv6 for VPC Endpoints

🌐 Amazon now supports Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses for S3 Express One Zone gateway VPC endpoints, enabling access over IPv6 or DualStack without additional translation infrastructure. This applies in all Regions where the storage class exists at no extra cost. You can enable IPv6 for new or existing endpoints via Console, CLI, SDK, or CloudFormation. See the S3 User Guide to get started.

AWS adds IPv6 for S3 Gateway and Interface VPC Endpoints

🌐 Amazon Web Services now supports IPv6 addresses for AWS PrivateLink Gateway and Interface VPC endpoints for Amazon S3. To enable IPv6 connectivity on new or existing S3 endpoints, set the IP address type to IPv6 or Dualstack; S3 will update route tables for gateway endpoints and provision ENIs with IPv6 for interface endpoints. IPv6 for S3 VPC endpoints is available in all AWS Commercial Regions and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions at no additional cost, and can be configured via the Console, CLI, SDK, or CloudFormation.

Amazon CloudFront Anycast Adds IPv6 Static IP Support

🌐 Amazon Web Services announced that CloudFront now assigns both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses for Anycast Static IP configurations. Previously limited to IPv4, the change enables dual‑stack deployments so customers can meet IPv6 compliance and reach IPv6‑only end users. IPv6 addresses are available from all edge locations except the AWS China (Beijing) and AWS China (Ningxia) regions operated by partner carriers. Customers should review the CloudFront Developer Guide and pricing for details.

Amazon RDS adds IPv6 for publicly accessible DBs in regions

🌐 Amazon RDS now extends IPv6 support to publicly accessible databases, enabling dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) connectivity for both RDS and Aurora publicly accessible instances. This builds on existing IPv6 support for privately accessible databases in a VPC and lets teams scale beyond IPv4 address limits and assign contiguous IP ranges to microservices. The feature is available in all AWS regions where private IPv6 RDS is offered, and can be enabled via the AWS CLI or Management Console.

Amazon DocumentDB Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Support for AWS

🌐 Amazon DocumentDB now supports IPv6 addressing for new and existing clusters, enabling dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6) deployments within VPCs. Customers can enable IPv6 with a few clicks in the AWS Management Console or programmatically via the AWS CLI to reduce address overlap and simplify networking. The change helps teams standardize applications on IPv6 and is generally available on versions 4.0 and 5.0 in supported Regions. Amazon DocumentDB remains a fully managed, native JSON database designed for scale and operational simplicity.

Amazon DynamoDB Now Supports IPv6 for VPC Endpoints

🌐 Amazon DynamoDB now allows customers to use IPv6 addresses within their Amazon VPC to access tables, streams, and DAX, including via PrivateLink Gateway and Interface endpoints. The feature simplifies network stacks, helps avoid overlapping address spaces, and supports compliance with IPv6-ready policies. It is available today across US commercial and GovCloud Regions and will roll out to remaining global Regions over the coming weeks. See the DynamoDB and DAX guides to check regional availability and connection steps.

Amazon Kinesis Video Streams Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Support

📡 AWS now supports IPv6 addressing for Amazon Kinesis Video Streams, providing dual-stack endpoints that accept both IPv4 and IPv6 clients for video streaming at scale. Existing IPv4 implementations continue to work unchanged, while organizations can adopt IPv6 to address private IPv4 exhaustion, eliminate reliance on NAT translation, and simplify long-term network transitions. IPv6 support is available in all commercial Regions where KVS runs except ap-southeast-1 and GovCloud.

AWS Directory Service Adds IPv6 Support for Managed AD

🌐 AWS Directory Service now supports IPv6 connectivity for both Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector, allowing deployments in IPv4-only, IPv6-only, or dual-stack configurations. This capability is available in all Directory Service regions and accessible via the Console, CLI, and API. Customers can upgrade existing IPv4-only directories to dual-stack by enabling IPv6 in VPC subnets and adding IPv6 support through the Directory Service Management Console. The update helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, including U.S. federal IPv6 transition mandates, while reducing operational complexity associated with maintaining dual protocol stacks.

Amazon GameLift Streams Adds IPv6 for Windows Streaming

📡 Amazon GameLift Streams now supports IPv6 for streaming applications hosted on Windows-based stream groups, enabling dual-stack connectivity (IPv4 and IPv6) for streamed Windows applications. This enhancement gives customers additional addressing options and helps meet IPv6 compliance requirements while preserving compatibility with existing IPv4 deployments. Note that Linux runtime applications will continue to require IPv4 for streaming; the capability is available in all AWS Regions where GameLift Streams is offered.

Amazon Keyspaces Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Endpoints Support

🌐 Amazon Keyspaces now supports IPv6 through new dual-stack endpoints that accept both IPv6 and IPv4 connections, expanding available address space while preserving compatibility with existing IPv4 applications. The enhancement enables gradual migration strategies for critical database services and reduces disruption during transition. IPv6 access is also supported via PrivateLink interface VPC endpoints for private connectivity without traversing the public internet. This capability is available now in all AWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud (US) Regions where Keyspaces is offered, at no additional cost.

Amazon SNS Adds IPv6 Support in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions

🌐 Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) now supports IPv6 for API requests in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, giving customers the option to use IPv6 or IPv4 over dual‑stack public and VPC endpoints. The new endpoints are validated under FIPS 140-3, and SNS now supports IPv6 across all AWS Regions where the service is available.

Amazon FSx for Windows File Server Adds IPv6 Support

🌐 Amazon FSx for Windows File Server now supports IPv6, enabling new file systems to be accessed over IPv4, IPv6, or dual‑stack clients without requiring address translation. The capability is available immediately in all AWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud (US) regions where FSx is offered; existing file systems will receive IPv6 during an upcoming maintenance window. This change helps customers address IPv4 exhaustion and comply with mandates such as the US OMB M‑21‑07. See the FSx user guide for configuration and migration details.

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Adds IPv6 Support in AWS Regions

🌐 Amazon Web Services now supports IPv6 access for Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP file systems. Customers can connect using IPv4, IPv6, or dual-stack clients without requiring translation infrastructure, simplifying IPv6 adoption and compliance with mandates such as OMB M-21-07. IPv6 is available for new file systems across all AWS Commercial and GovCloud regions; existing systems will receive support during an upcoming maintenance window.

Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Support

🌐 Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling (ASG) now supports IPv6, enabling dual‑stack (IPv4 and IPv6) configurations for Auto Scaling groups. IPv6 provides a vastly larger address space, letting you assign contiguous ranges to microservices and achieve near‑unlimited scale. Support is available in all commercial AWS regions (except New Zealand) and in GovCloud regions where ASG is offered. Configure networks and addressing via AWS documentation.

AWS Kinesis Data Streams Adds IPv6 and FIPS in GovCloud

🌐 Amazon Web Services announced that Kinesis Data Streams now supports API requests over IPv6 in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, with optional dual-stack (IPv4/IPv6) public and VPC endpoints. The new endpoints have been validated under FIPS 140-3, enabling FIPS-compliant encryption for customers contracting with the US federal government. IPv6 support reduces address overlap and simplifies connectivity for devices and networks already using IPv6. This capability is available in all Regions where Kinesis Data Streams operates, including GovCloud and China Regions.

AWS Step Functions Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Endpoint Support

🌐 AWS Step Functions now supports IPv6 via new dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 endpoints, enabling customers to send IPv6 traffic directly to the service. The enhancement preserves backwards compatibility with existing IPv4 endpoints and enables PrivateLink interface VPC endpoint connectivity so workloads can access Step Functions privately without traversing the public internet. IPv6 support is generally available in several US commercial and GovCloud regions.

AWS Elastic Beanstalk Adds IPv6 Dual-Stack Load Balancers

🌐 AWS Elastic Beanstalk now supports dual-stack configuration for Application Load Balancers (ALB) and Network Load Balancers (NLB). By setting the IpAddressType option to dualstack, Elastic Beanstalk automatically configures your load balancer to serve both IPv4 and IPv6 and creates corresponding A and AAAA DNS records. Existing IPv4 environments can be upgraded to dual-stack or reverted back as needed. The feature is available in all AWS regions that support Elastic Beanstalk and ALB/NLB and simplifies deployment to IPv6-only networks while retaining IPv4 compatibility.

Amazon CloudFront Adds IPv6 Origin Connectivity Support

🌐 Amazon CloudFront now supports IPv6 connectivity to origin servers, enabling end-to-end IPv6 content delivery for web applications. Customers can configure custom origins as IPv4-only (default), IPv6-only, or dual-stack; in dual-stack mode CloudFront will automatically balance requests across IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. IPv6 origin support is available in all supported AWS Commercial Regions and excludes Amazon S3 and VPC origins. This capability can improve performance for native IPv6 users and reduce pressure from IPv4 address exhaustion for origin infrastructure.