AWS Directory Service now supports IPv6 connectivity for Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector. The IPv6 capabilities allow customers to deploy directories with IPv4-only, IPv6-only, or dual-stack configurations, helping organizations meet government mandates and standardize on next-generation Internet protocol.
The IPv6 support helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, including U.S. federal agencies’ mandate to transition to IPv6 by 2025, while eliminating dual-protocol network complexity. This enables organizations to modernize their network infrastructure and comply with evolving security standards without maintaining separate IPv4 and IPv6 network stacks.
Customers can upgrade existing IPv4-only directories to dual-stack by enabling IPv6 in VPC subnets, then adding IPv6 support through the Directory Service Management Console. IPv6 capabilities are available in all AWS Directory Service regions , with IPv6 accessible through Console, CLI, and API.
To learn more, see the AWS Directory Service documentation .