Introducing dual-stack without public IPv4 Application Load Balancer
Networking & Content Delivery Blog
This article introduces a new AWS feature for internet-facing Application Load Balancers called "dual-stack without public IPv4". It allows provisioning an Application Load Balancer without needing public IPv4 addresses, enabling clients to connect using only IPv6 addresses.
Specifically, the article covers:
- How the feature works and the architecture involved
- Step-by-step instructions to configure the feature using AWS CLI and Console
- Verification steps to ensure the feature is working correctly
- Primary use cases and customers who can benefit from this feature
- Migration options to switch from IPv4 or dual-stack to dual-stack without public IPv4
- Considerations and limitations to be aware of when using this feature
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