Amazon ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions
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This article announces that Amazon ECS Express Mode now supports custom task definitions, combining simplified deployment with advanced task-level customizations.
- Use existing ECS task definitions and CI/CD pipeline configurations with Express Mode
- Add observability and security sidecars, custom health checks, and ulimits
- Configure FireLens for custom log routing and Linux runtime settings
- Manage applications through task definition updates or Express Mode interface
- Available in all AWS Regions via Console, CLI, SDKs, and infrastructure-as-code tools
This update enables teams to leverage Express Mode's streamlined deployment while retaining established operational practices and advanced container configurations.
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