AWS Releases
Amazon Web Services releases and Terraform AWS provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 678 AWS releases · Updated
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Terraform AWS Provider v6.57.1 fixes UnknownError
Release 6.57.1 of the Terraform AWS Provider addresses a bug introduced in the previous version that caused an 'UnknownError' API error. This patch resolves the issue, ensuring smoother operation for users managing AWS resources with Terraform. The fix is available immediately.
patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsdeprecationretail ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.57.0: New EKS and Bedrock resources, deprecations
HashiCorp's AWS provider has released version 6.57.0, introducing several new resources for EKS and AWS Bedrock, including evaluation jobs and access management. It also includes enhancements to VPC, Secrets Manager, and Flow Logs, along with important deprecations for memory strategy configurations. This release provides expanded capabilities for managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform, with some existing configurations requiring updates due to deprecated attributes.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsaws-ec2 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.56.0 adds new resources and enhancements
Terraform AWS provider version 6.56.0 introduces new resources for ElastiCache, S3, and Secrets Manager, alongside enhancements for EKS, MSK, and Bedrock Agent. These updates provide expanded control and configuration options for managing AWS services via Terraform. The release also includes several bug fixes, improving the stability and reliability of existing resources. This update is relevant for engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsengineer ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.55.0: New Data Sources and Enhancements
Terraform AWS Provider version 6.55.0 introduces several new data sources and list resources, including `aws_elasticache_service_updates` and new resources for Autoscaling Groups, CloudWatch Log Streams, Kinesis Firehose, Network Interfaces, RDS Clusters, and Step Functions State Machines. Enhancements focus on Bedrock Agent Core resources with new configuration blocks and attributes for JWT authorizers and network settings, alongside updates for MSK Replicators. The release also includes bug fixes for Bedrock Agent Core and AWS Config organization rules.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraaws ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.54.0 adds new resources and enhancements
Terraform AWS Provider version 6.54.0 introduces several new resources including data sources for Route 53 profiles and new list resources for AWS Bedrock Agent Core, CodePipeline, Lambda Function Scaling, Scheduler, SSO Admin, and Workspaces. Enhancements focus on adding support for resource identity, new arguments, and configurable timeouts across various AWS services. These updates benefit engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform, providing more granular control and extended functionality.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawspreviewdeprecationengineerretailaws-bedrock ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.53.0: New Bedrock features, breaking changes, and enhancements
Terraform AWS Provider v6.53.0 introduces new data sources and resources for AWS Bedrock, alongside breaking changes in Pinpoint SMS Voice V2 phone number management. It also includes several enhancements and bug fixes across services like API Gateway, ECS, and CloudWatch. Users should review the breaking changes and deprecations for potential impact on their infrastructure as code.
breaking feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsaws-ec2 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.52.0 Enhances S3, Bedrock, DynamoDB, and Fixes Bugs
HashiCorp's Terraform AWS Provider has released version 6.52.0, introducing new resources and data sources for S3, Bedrock, and DynamoDB, alongside numerous enhancements and bug fixes. Key updates include improved handling of LakeFormation permissions for views, a new random generator for provider names, and fixes for ElastiCache and CloudWatch Log Delivery issues. These changes primarily affect engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform, with some requiring manual state reconciliation for specific Serverless Application Repository deployments.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsgadeprecationengineeraws-s3 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.51.0: New resources, enhancements, and bug fixes
This release introduces new resources for AWS services like ACM, Bedrock Agent, and SageMaker Hub, along with several enhancements to existing resources, including EKS cluster configurations and CloudFront distributions. Several bug fixes are also included, addressing issues with ACM certificates, DMS S3 endpoints, and Elasticache replication groups, among others. Users should note a deprecation in the DMS S3 endpoint resource for KMS key ARN configurations.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsaws-ec2aws-iam ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.50.0 adds new resources and bug fixes
HashiCorp's Terraform AWS Provider has released version 6.50.0, introducing several new resources including AWS Bedrock Agent Core policy and ECS daemon definitions. This update also enhances existing resources like the Bedrock Agent Gateway Target and includes numerous bug fixes for services such as Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. The release primarily impacts users managing AWS infrastructure with Terraform, offering expanded capabilities and improved stability.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsengineer ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.49.0: Bedrock Agent, OpenSearch, CloudFront Updates
Terraform AWS Provider version 6.49.0 introduces enhancements for Bedrock Agent, OpenSearch domains, and CloudFront functions, alongside a critical bug fix for the Bedrock Agent Gateway. These updates provide more granular control and stability for users managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform. This release is applicable to engineers and architects managing AWS resources through the Terraform provider.
patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsaws-kinesisaws-iam ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.48.0: New Resources and Enhancements
HashiCorp's Terraform AWS provider has released version 6.48.0, introducing several new resources and enhancements across various AWS services. Key additions include new data sources and resources for EC2, Clean Rooms, and Pinpoint SMS Voice, alongside significant updates to Bedrock Agent Core and DataZone configurations. These changes aim to provide broader coverage and improved management capabilities for users of these AWS services through Terraform. The release also includes bug fixes for API Gateway and Bedrock Agent Core, benefiting users managing these services.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsdeprecation ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.47.0: New Resources, Enhancements, and Bug Fixes
HashiCorp's Terraform AWS provider has been updated to version 6.47.0, introducing several new resources for AWS Bedrock Agent Core and S3 Control, alongside numerous enhancements and bug fixes. Key updates include additions for managing S3 multi-region access points and Bedrock agent configurations, plus deprecations for 'id' attributes in favor of more specific field names across several data sources. These changes primarily impact engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure via Terraform, offering more granular control and improved consistency.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsdeprecationaws-s3 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.46.0: New resources, enhancements, and bug fixes
Terraform AWS Provider version 6.46.0 introduces several new resources, including ones for AWS Bedrock Agent, IAM Access Keys, and Observability, enhancing IaC capabilities for these services. It also includes significant enhancements to existing resources like AWS Bedrock Agent Runtime and CloudFront distributions, along with crucial bug fixes for S3 buckets and X-Ray resource policies. This release impacts engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure through Terraform, with specific attention to `aws_xray_resource_policy` requiring recreation for `policy_name` changes.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsgaengineeraws-s3 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.45.0: New Observability and Security Hub resources
HashiCorp has released version 6.45.0 of its AWS provider, introducing several new resources for AWS Observability and Security Hub. Enhancements include support for Ruby 4.0 runtime in Lambda functions and S3 filesystem mounts, alongside improvements to Secrets Manager and Timestream configurations. Bug fixes address issues with ElastiCache engine versions and Grafana workspace network access controls, impacting users managing these AWS services with Terraform.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsengineer ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.44.0: New resources and enhancements
HashiCorp's AWS provider has been updated to version 6.44.0, introducing multiple new resources and enhancements across various AWS services. Key additions include new data sources and resources for AWS Glue, Application Auto Scaling, and DynamoDB, alongside improvements to existing configurations like EC2 Client VPN and FSx file systems. These updates aim to provide broader coverage and more refined control over AWS infrastructure management via Terraform, impacting engineers and architects managing cloud resources.
feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsgadeprecationengineeraws-s3 ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.43.0 Adds New Data Sources and Resources
Terraform AWS Provider version 6.43.0 introduces several new data sources and resources, including capabilities for Security Hub, DB Subnet Groups, and EC2 Network Insights. Enhancements focus on resource identity support across various services like Audit Manager and Security Hub, alongside a deprecation for `current_deployment` in `aws_ecs_express_gateway_service`. Several bug fixes address plan-time errors and improve handling of transient API issues, benefiting users managing AWS infrastructure.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsaws-s3aws-iam ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.42.0: New resources, breaking change, and enhancements
HashiCorp's AWS provider has released version 6.42.0, introducing multiple new resources and enhancements across various AWS services. A notable breaking change affects `aws_mq_configuration` resource destruction, now requiring explicit `mq:DeleteConfiguration` IAM permissions or opting into `skip_destroy`. This release adds new data sources and list resources for services including EC2, API Gateway, CloudWatch, and EBS, benefiting engineers managing cloud infrastructure via Terraform.
breaking feature patch announcement - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsengineer ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.41.0 adds new resources and enhancements
HashiCorp has released version 6.41.0 of the AWS provider for Terraform, introducing numerous new resources and enhancing existing ones. Key additions include new resources for API Gateway, CloudFront, CloudWatch, NAT Gateway, and SNS, along with improvements to ECS task definitions, Opensearch domains, and various API Gateway and Autoscaling configurations. These updates provide broader IaC coverage for AWS services and address several bug fixes, benefiting engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraaws ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.40.0 Adds New Data Sources and Resources
HashiCorp has released version 6.40.0 of the AWS Terraform provider, introducing several new data sources and resources, including expanded support for AWS OpenSearch Serverless and S3 Files. Key enhancements include new attributes for MSK cluster connectivity and AWS Config resources, alongside several bug fixes. These updates primarily benefit engineers and architects managing AWS infrastructure with Terraform, providing more granular control and broader service coverage.
feature patch - Terraform AWS Provider Releases terraforminfraawsgadeprecationengineeraws-s3aws-ec2aws-dynamodbaws-eks ·
Terraform AWS Provider v6.39.0: New Data Sources and Bug Fixes
This release introduces several new data sources for IAM, NetworkManager, and AWS UXC, alongside new list and regular resources for EKS, Organizations, SageMaker, and Workmail. Enhancements include attribute additions and support for resource identities across various services. Several bug fixes are also included, notably addressing issues with EKS access entry tags, service principal names, DynamoDB table creation timeouts, and Elasticache Serverless Cache parameters.
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