AWS Lambda Managed Instances expands to more regions
AWS Lambda Managed Instances (LMI) is now available in all commercial AWS Regions except for a few specific locations. This expansion provides more customers with the benefits of running Lambda functions on managed EC2 instances, offering EC2 pricing advantages and specialized compute options with Lambda's operational simplicity. LMI manages instance lifecycle and scaling, catering to users needing custom hardware or predictable workloads.
- →AWS Lambda Managed Instances now available in all commercial AWS Regions
- →Benefits and use cases for Lambda Managed Instances
- →Getting started with Lambda Managed Instances
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- AWS Lambda Managed Instances now available in all commercial AWS Regions
AWS Lambda Managed Instances (LMI) has expanded its availability to encompass all commercial AWS Regions, with exceptions noted for Israel (Tel Aviv), Middle East (Bahrain), Middle East (UAE), and Asia Pacific (Auckland). This move broadens access to LMI's capabilities, which allow running Lambda functions on managed EC2 instances.
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- Benefits and use cases for Lambda Managed Instances
LMI provides access to specialized compute configurations and EC2 pricing benefits while maintaining Lambda's operational simplicity by managing instance lifecycle, patching, and scaling. It is suited for workloads requiring specialized hardware or cost optimization through EC2 pricing models like Savings Plans and Reserved Instances.
- Getting started with Lambda Managed Instances
To begin using LMI, users must create a capacity provider specifying compute preferences and scaling policies. Lambda functions can then be attached to this capacity provider through the AWS Lambda Console, APIs, or Infrastructure as Code tooling.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-lambda-managed-instances-region-expansion/