Updating directory network type
You can update your AWS Directory Service directory's network type from IPv4 to Dual-stack (IPv4 and IPv6). Updating the network type to include IPv6 IP addresses provides a larger address space than IPv4. IPv4 and IPv6 communication are independent of each other.
For details, see Compare IPv4 and IPv6 in the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud User Guide.
Important
This is a one-way operation that cannot be reversed. Test in a non-production environment first.
Prerequisites
Before you update your directory network type, ensure the following requirements are met:
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Your VPC must be configured with IPv6 CIDR ranges. For details, see IPv6 support for your VPC in the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud User Guide.
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You have administrative access to the AWS Management Console.
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Your directory must be in Active state.
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You have appropriate IAM permissions to modify AWS Directory Service settings.
To update directory network type
To update your directory to dual-stack networking
Note
If your directory is replicated in multiple regions, perform this update in each region.
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In the AWS Directory Service console
navigation pane, choose Directories. -
Select the target directory.
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Go to the Networking & security tab.
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Choose Add IPv6 support. This option is only available for IPv4-only directories.
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Review the update information and pricing details.
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Choose Add to confirm the update.
After initiating the update, the directory status changes to Updating during the update process The update typically takes 15-30 minutes to complete Once complete, the directory status returns to Active.
