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Amazon MSK introduces KRaft support for Express Brokers with Apache Kafka v3.9

Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) now supports Apache Kafka version 3.9 for Express Brokers. This release introduces support for KRaft (Kafka Raft), Apache Kafka’s new consensus protocol that eliminates the dependency on Apache ZooKeeper for metadata management. KRaft shifts metadata management in Kafka clusters from external Apache ZooKeeper nodes to a group of controllers within Kafka. This change allows metadata to be stored and replicated as topics within Kafka brokers, resulting in faster propagation of metadata.
New Express Broker clusters created using Kafka v3.9 will automatically use KRaft as the metadata management mode, giving you the benefits of this modern architecture from the start. The ability to upgrade existing clusters to v3.9 will be available in a future release.
Amazon MSK Express Brokers with Kafka v3.9 are available in all AWS regions where MSK Express is supported. To get started, create a new Express Broker cluster and select Kafka version 3.9 in the AWS Management Console or via the AWS CLI or AWS SDKs.
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Amazon Neptune Database is now available in the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region

Amazon Neptune Database is now available in the Europe (Zurich) Region on engine versions 1.4.5.0 and later. You can now create Neptune clusters using R5, R5d, R6g, R6i, X2iedn, T4g, and T3 instance types in the AWS Europe (Zurich) Region. Amazon Neptune Database is a fast, reliable, and fully managed graph database as a service that makes it easy to build and run applications work with highly connected datasets. You can build applications using Apache TinkerPop Gremlin or openCypher on the Property Graph model, or using the SPARQL query language on W3C Resource Description Framework (RDF). Neptune also offers enterprise features such as high availability, automated backups, and network isolation to help customers quickly deploy applications to production. To get started, you can create a new Neptune cluster using the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, or a quickstart AWS CloudFormation template. For more information on pricing and region availability, refer to the Neptune pricing page and AWS Region Table.
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Amazon EC2 R8i and R8i-flex instances are now available in additional AWS regions

Starting today, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) R8i and R8i-flex instances are available in the Asia Pacific (Seoul), South America (Sao Paulo), and Asia Pacific (Tokyo) regions. These instances are powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, available only on AWS, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among comparable Intel processors in the cloud. The R8i and R8i-flex instances offer up to 15% better price-performance, and 2.5x more memory bandwidth compared to previous generation Intel-based instances. They deliver 20% higher performance than R7i instances, with even higher gains for specific workloads. They are up to 30% faster for PostgreSQL databases, up to 60% faster for NGINX web applications, and up to 40% faster for AI deep learning recommendation models compared to R7i. R8i-flex, our first memory-optimized Flex instances, are the easiest way to get price performance benefits for a majority of memory-intensive workloads. They offer the most common sizes, from large to 16xlarge, and are a great first choice for applications that don’t fully utilize all compute resources. R8i instances are a great choice for all memory-intensive workloads, especially for workloads that need the largest instance sizes or continuous high CPU usage. R8i instances offer 13 sizes including 2 bare metal sizes and the new 96xlarge size for the largest applications. R8i instances are SAP-certified and deliver 142,100 aSAPS, the highest among all comparable machines in on-premises and cloud environments, delivering exceptional performance for mission-critical SAP workloads. To get started, sign in to the AWS Management Console. Customers can purchase these instances via Savings Plans, On-Demand instances, and Spot instances. For more information about the new R8i and R8i-flex instances visit the AWS News blog.
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Amazon WorkSpaces now supports IPv6

Amazon WorkSpaces now supports IPv6 for WorkSpaces domains and external endpoints, enabling users to connect through an IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack configuration from compatible clients (excluding SAML authentication). This helps customers meet IPv6 compliance requirements and eliminates the need for costly networking equipment to handle address translation between IPv4 and IPv6. Dual-stack support for WorkSpaces addresses the Internet’s growing demand for IP addresses by offering a vastly larger address space than IPv4. This eliminates the need to manage overlapping address ranges within your Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). Customers can deploy WorkSpaces through dual-stack that supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols while maintaining backward compatibility with existing IPv4 systems. Customers can also connect to their WorkSpaces through PrivateLink VPC endpoints over IPv6, enabling them to access the service privately without routing traffic over the public internet. Connecting to Amazon WorkSpaces over IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack configuration is supported in all AWS Regions where Amazon WorkSpaces is available, including the AWS GovCloud (US East & US West) Regions. There is no additional cost for this feature. To enable IPv6, you must use the latest WorkSpaces client application for Windows, macOS, Linux, PCoIP zero clients, or web access. To learn more about IPv6 support on Amazon WorkSpaces, refer to the Amazon WorkSpaces administration guide.
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Amazon MSK Connect now supports dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6) connectivity for new connectors

Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) now supports dual-stack connectivity (IPv4 and IPv6) for new connectors on Amazon MSK Connect. This capability enables customers to create connectors on MSK Connect using both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, in addition to the existing IPv4-only option. It helps customers modernize applications for IPv6 environments while maintaining IPv4 compatibility, making it easier to meet compliance requirements and prepare for future network architectures. Amazon MSK Connect is a fully managed service that allows you to deploy and operate Apache Kafka Connect connectors in a fully managed environment. Previously, connectors on MSK Connect only supported IPv4 addressing for all connectivity options. With this new capability, customers can now enable dual-stack connectivity (IPv4 and IPv6) on new connectors using the Amazon MSK Console, AWS CLI, SDK, or CloudFormation by setting the Network Type parameter during connector creation. All connectors on MSK Connect will by default use IPv4-only connectivity unless explicitly opted-in for dual-stack while creating new connectors. Existing connectors will continue using IPv4 connectivity. To change that you will need to delete and recreate the connector. Dual-stack connectivity for new connectors on MSK Connect is now available in all AWS Regions where Amazon MSK Connect is available, at no additional cost. To learn more about Amazon MSK dual-stack support, refer to the Amazon MSK developer guide.
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