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Route 53 Files Launches to Enable DNS Management via Standard UNIX File System Operations
Key points
- Route 53 Files treats hosted zones as file systems.
- Changes made via file system or Route 53 API are synchronized.
- Supports standard NFS v4.1+ operations for DNS records.
- Accessible from EC2, ECS, EKS, and Lambda functions.
Introduction of Route 53 Files
Route 53 Files has been launched, providing a new method for managing Amazon Route 53 hosted zones. This service allows users to interact with their DNS records as if they were files within a standard UNIX file system.
Simplified DNS Management
The service eliminates the need for specific Route 53 console or API interactions for basic record management. Users can edit DNS records using standard UNIX software, and these changes are automatically synchronized with Route 53. Conversely, any changes made through the AWS Management Console, Route 53 API, or AWS CLI are also reflected in the file system.
Integration with AWS Compute Resources
Route 53 Files can be attached to various AWS compute resources, including Amazon EC2 instances, containers running on Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS, and AWS Lambda functions. This enables shared access to hosted zones across different teams and applications without requiring duplication of DNS data.
The file system presents each resource record set as a file and each record name as a directory. It supports Network File System (NFS) v4.1+ operations for creating, reading, updating, and deleting DNS records. Alias records are represented as symbolic links to their targets, and cross-zone aliases appear as dangling symbolic links.
Underlying Technology
Route 53 Files utilizes S3 Files as its underlying technology to deliver its functionality.
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Route 53 Files is a new service that allows AWS Route 53 hosted zones to be accessed and managed as file systems using standard UNIX tools. This development simplifies DNS record management by integrating it with existing file system operations, making changes automatically reflected across Route 53 and connected compute resources.