This topic describes the release notes for Elastic IP Address (EIP) and provides links to the relevant references.
March 2024
Feature | Type | Description | References |
IP address pools | Update | IP address pools support the Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium type. IP address pools of the Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium type can provide EIPs integrated with Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium to mitigate DDoS attacks, and ensure low latency and high stability. You can use this service in scenarios that require enhanced security and high stability such as large-scale gaming and major online live streaming. | |
Reachability analyzer | New | The reachability analyzer is supported. You can use the reachability analyzer to check the connectivity between an EIP and a destination, and troubleshoot connectivity issues caused by misconfigurations. | |
Instance diagnostics | New | The instance diagnostics feature is supported. The instance diagnostic feature is used to diagnose the configurations and status of instances, and provide suggestions on how to fix anomalies. |
January 2024
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Traffic analysis | New | EIP works with Network Intelligence Service (NIS). You can view inbound and outbound EIP traffic statistics and rankings in 2-tuples and 5-tuples by using the traffic analysis feature of NIS. The data transfer details and metrics can help you troubleshoot relevant issues. | |
View exception events | New | EIP works with NIS. You can view EIP exception events within the last 30 days. This allows you to be notified of risks, check resources that may be affected, and adjust your services in a timely manner. |
November 2023
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Troubleshooting | Update | You can troubleshoot EIP issues such as access failures and access exceptions, and issues related to quotas and fees. |
March 2023
Feature | Type | Description | References |
IP address pools | Update | The mask type is supported to create an IP address pool. After you select the mask type and specify a CIDR network prefix, the system automatically allocates IP addresses. |
December 2022
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Operation records | New | The feature to record the operations on EIPs is supported. This feature facilitates locating and troubleshooting issues. | |
Shared IP address pools | Update | The resource owner of an IP address pool can share the IP address pool with other Alibaba Cloud accounts (principals). After the IP address pool is shared, principals can use it to allocate EIPs. | |
Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium | Update | The purchase and billing methods of EIPs integrated with Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium are upgraded. You no longer need to associate EIPs with bandwidth plans of Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium. In addition, the security protection fees are charged by Anti-DDoS. |
October 2022
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Idle instances | New | The feature to display idle instances is supported. You can manage idle instances to reduce costs. |
July 2022
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Anti-DDoS Basic | Update | The rules for calculating the EIP scrubbing threshold are updated. |
June 2022
Feature | Type | Description | References |
IP address pools | New | The IP address pool feature is supported. You can create an IP address pool and add a range of IP addresses to the IP address pool. When you apply for an EIP, you can specify an IP address pool. This way, the system allocates an IP address from the IP address pool to the EIP. |
November 2021
Feature | Type | Description | References |
Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium | New | Anti-DDoS Pro/Premium is supported to mitigate DDoS attacks at the Tbit/s level. |
December 2020
Feature | Type | Description | References |
BGP (Multi-ISP) International | Discontinued | Starting 00:00:00 (UTC+8) on December 22, 2020, you can no longer purchase BGP (Multi-ISP) International EIPs in the China (Hong Kong) region. BGP (Multi-ISP) International EIPs that were purchased before 00:00:00 (UTC+8) on December 22, 2020 are not affected. | N/A |