AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery introduces IPv6 support

AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery (AWS DRS) has announced the introduction of IPv6 support for its data replication and control plane connections. This update allows customers operating in environments that are either IPv6-only or dual-stack to configure AWS DRS to use IPv6, thus removing the dependency on IPv4 addresses for disaster recovery setups.

AWS DRS is designed to minimize downtime and data loss by providing fast and reliable recovery for both on-premises and cloud-based applications. It achieves this through the use of cost-effective storage, minimal computational resources, and point-in-time recovery options. Previously, AWS DRS required IPv4 connectivity for all replication and service communications. With the new update, users can now configure their replication settings to use IPv6, utilizing dual-stack endpoints for agent-to-service communication and data replication.

This enhancement is particularly beneficial for customers who need to meet network modernization requirements or operate in environments where IPv4 addresses are either unavailable or limited. Existing replication configurations will remain unaffected and will continue to use IPv4 by default.

The new capability is available in all AWS Regions where AWS DRS is operational and where Amazon EC2 supports IPv6. For the most up-to-date information on availability, customers are encouraged to consult the AWS Regional Services List.

For further details on AWS DRS, customers can visit the product page or consult the documentation. To begin using the new IPv6 support, users should log in to the AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery Console.