AWS Lambda MicroVMs Offer Isolated, Fast, State-Preserving Compute
AWS Lambda MicroVMs introduce a new serverless compute primitive offering VM-level isolation, rapid launch and resume speeds, and state preservation. This enables developers to securely run user or AI-generated code in isolated environments without managing virtualization infrastructure, addressing needs for multi-tenant applications like coding assistants and data analytics. Previously, developers had to compromise between isolation, speed, or state retention, but MicroVMs provide all without trade-offs. The feature is available today in select AWS Regions.
- →Introduce Lambda MicroVMs for isolated code execution
- →Provide dedicated HTTPS endpoints for MicroVMs
- →Enable state preservation and longer suspend/resume for MicroVMs
- →Availability and access for Lambda MicroVMs
- →Pricing model for Lambda MicroVMs
Features (2) ›
- Introduce Lambda MicroVMs for isolated code execution
Lambda MicroVMs are a new serverless compute primitive providing VM-level isolation, near-instant launch and resume, and state preservation. They allow secure execution of user or AI-generated code in dedicated environments, addressing needs for multi-tenant applications without managing virtualization.
- Provide dedicated HTTPS endpoints for MicroVMs
Each MicroVM can be given a dedicated HTTPS URL, supporting protocols like HTTP/2, gRPC, and WebSockets, facilitating connectivity for various applications.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Enable state preservation and longer suspend/resume for MicroVMs
MicroVMs allow suspending and resuming execution for up to 8 hours, preserving state. This capability is built on Firecracker virtualization technology.
Notes (2) ›
- Availability and access for Lambda MicroVMs
Lambda MicroVMs are available in US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Europe (Ireland). Access is provided via the AWS Lambda console, CloudFormation, CDK, and Agent Toolkit.
- Pricing model for Lambda MicroVMs
Users pay for baseline compute resources while the MicroVM is running, plus active duration for additional resources consumed beyond the baseline.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-lambda-microvms/