AWS Adds support for nested virtualization
Run VMs inside VMs on AWS—a game-changer for developers and testers.
Deep Dive
AWS has added support for nested virtualization to its EC2 service, as revealed in a recent SDK changelog update. The feature allows users to run virtual machines inside standard (non-bare metal) EC2 instances. This enables complex multi-tier testing, sandboxing, and legacy software emulation directly on AWS infrastructure without requiring specialized hardware. The update was spotted in the `aws-sdk-go-v2` repository, marking a significant expansion of EC2's capabilities.
Why It Matters
This unlocks advanced development, testing, and emulation workflows directly in the cloud, reducing hardware dependencies.