The following is a list of releases in 2024:
July 31
IONOS releases the AI Model Hub platform, which features foundational models and vector databases as a service. Using these services, you can also implement retrieval augmented generation use cases.
We have added documentation support to help you use our new AI Model Hub
. The key topics include:
— Guided steps for using our foundation models.
— Instructions for managing our vector database as a service.
— Steps to conduct retrieval augmented generation.
July 29
The Data Center Designer (DCD) now features a new dedicated Network menu aimed at consolidating all network-related products for easier access and streamlining product management within the DCD. The products now grouped under this menu include Connectivity, Load Balancing, Edge Networking, and Security products. The IP Management, Cross Connect, Target Groups, Cloud DNS, and SSL Certificate Manager products listed earlier under the Management menu have been moved to the Network menu.
July 29
IONOS releases Network File Storage, a managed service that offers shared file storage for multiple virtual machines and containerized workloads via the NFS protocol. The product is currently available on a request basis, will initially be available only in the German data centers (Frankfurt & Berlin), and will be gradually rolled out to all locations.
It is currently available on a request basis. To access this product, please contact your sales representative or IONOS Cloud Support.
July 29
This release introduces additional capabilities, enabling you to connect all Virtual Data Centers (VDCs) in the Frankfurt region via private LANs. We recommend upgrading your existing Cross Connect to the latest version. For more information, see Upgrade Cross Connect to the Latest Version.
July 8
Managed Kubernetes is releasing Kubernetes version 1.30. For more information about the schedule timeline, see Release Schedule.
July 4
Information on the security advisory for CVE-2024-6387, announced by OpenSSH, is now available on the documentation portal. This advisory addresses a signal handler race condition in OpenSSH that affects sshd in its default configuration.
July 3
AMD Opteron CPUs will be phased out for Kubernetes node pools and new Opteron-based VMs. We recommend updating your Terraform and Crossplane configurations to reflect the new CPU type to avoid errors.
July 31
We have updated the Backup Service documentation. The key topics include:
— Step-by-step instructions for configuring backup encryption in Apply Backup Encryption.
— Detailed information on encryption at rest, encryption in transit, and secure data deletion practices in Data Security.
July 30
The Network Services product category now includes a new Certificate Manager section. This update relocates the Manage SSL Certificates documentation from the Managed Application Load Balancer product to the new section. Additional documentation on certificate management will be added shortly.
July 18
We have added documentation support to help you configure Veeam Backup & Replication with the new eu-central-3
Object Storage region. The key topics include:
— Guided steps for adding a new Object Storage repository.
— Instructions for creating backup jobs with performance-optimized settings.
— Steps to migrate your backup repository to the eu-central-3
region.
— Recommended settings to apply 8 MB blocks in storage optimization.
for DNS zones and records management is now also available via the Data Center Designer (DCD) graphical user interface. Leverage the capabilities of either the DCD or the based on your specific needs and use case for DNS management.
The self-restoration of MariaDB clusters from a backup via the has been made possible by enhanced IONOS DBaaS for MariaDB, which minimizes downtime and data loss in unanticipated scenarios. For more information about its use cases, see .
May 30
IONOS S3 Object Storage introduces contract-owned buckets in a new S3 region eu-central-3
. Users within a single organization can benefit from our Object Storage using contract-owned buckets. Users can now create this bucket type from within the S3 web console. The earlier bucket-type functionality presented within the Object Storage continues to be supported and is now referred to as user-owned buckets. For the list of S3 operations supported in contract-owned buckets, see Feature comparison.
May 24
IONOS announces the release of our Certbot plugin for Cloud DNS. With this plugin, you can automate the process of obtaining and renewing SSL/TLS certificate. This feature enhances security and simplifies certificate management for your domains.
This detailed tutorial will help you get started with the Certbot plugin for Cloud DNS, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use the plugin effectively.
May 23
Information on the security advisory for CVE-2024-4323 reported by Tenable Research is now available in the documentation portal. The memory corruption vulnerability in Fluent Bit can result in a denial of service, information disclosure, or remote code execution.
May 17
IONOS has introduced self-service functionality features via the DCD to improve the customer experience by giving users control over certain features. Customer data provides additional control and flexibility to your account. With the Payment details module, you can add new payment methods. This feature has enhanced security to provide seamless yet strong customer authentication.
May 13
You can now leverage the IONOS Cloud DNS API service to create and manage Reverse DNS (PTR) records for IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. This enhancement enables you to efficiently manage your DNS configurations and network settings and enhance email deliverability.
May 7
Logging Service is enhanced to allow you to configure an unlimited retention period for your logs. With this enhancement, you can store your logs for an indefinite period. The enhancement is available since April 29, 2024.
May 6
Information on the security advisory for four vulnerabilities reported by Acronis is now available in the documentation portal. These vulnerabilities reported in the Cyber Protect Agent cause local privilege escalation and information manipulation without authorization.
April 30
IONOS DBaaS for MariaDB is now available across all IONOS Cloud locations. You can choose any location of your preference from the DCD when you create your MariaDB cluster or perform the same actions via the API. For a list of region-specific API endpoints, see API How-Tos.
April 25
IONOS S3 Object Storage has increased the length of all newly generated Access Keys and Secret Keys to prepare for the upcoming new functionalities on the S3 offering. Access Keys will now be 92 characters long, and Secret Keys will be 64 characters long.
April 22
Managed Kubernetes now supports Regional Control Planes, allowing users to deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters to new geographic regions with ease. You can benefit from optimized performance and reduced latency between the control plane and the nodes of the node pools within the same region.
For more information, see Set Up a Cluster.
April 10
Starting in May, our Backup Service servers will use an additional IP subnet: 85.215.126.0/24
. We recommend you update the configured firewall rules in advance so that the firewall does not restrict backup agent access and allows the backup agents to communicate effectively. For more information, see FAQs.
April 5
Information on security advisory for CVE-2024-3094 is available on the documentation portal. The vulnerability enables remote system breaches via SSH, and immediate action is required to resolve it.
April 2
We are thrilled to announce the release of our revamped documentation portal landing page. The enhancement includes significant improvements to the design outlook and website navigation to streamline the user experience and to make accessing information more accessible and more efficient.
Card-based Design: Visually appealing card layouts provide users with concise information and an easier way to engage with the documentation portal.
Website Navigation: Find the specific product documentation easily with a familiar navigational structure that rearranges the products in the Product User Guides in an alphabetical sequence.
For more information, see Documentation Portal Announcements.
April 2
To reinforce consistency in the product category and product names across IONOS website and documentation portal, the following changes are made effectively:
— The product categories are renamed, added, and removed.
— Some of the product names in our documentation portal are renamed and reorganized into product categories in a way that it improves easy discoverability of documentation.
For more information, see Documentation Portal Announcements.
Note: The product renaming does not have any impact on its services and functionality. Incorporation of the updated product names across our documentation pages is an ongoing development, and we will be rolling out this update in phases.
March 28
IONOS DBaaS provides support for MariaDB clusters to suit your needs. It offers resources such as CPU cores, RAM size (GB), and storage types to create database clusters. Additionally, the database clusters facilitate point-in-time recovery and backup features, making them highly reliable. It also facilitates cloud-based database patching and scalability. The migration process is straightforward due to its compatibility with MySQL.
March 20
Starting today, the Backup Service management servers will switch to the new IP addresses. We recommend you update the configured firewall rules so that the firewall does not restrict backup agent access and allows the backup agents to communicate effectively. For more information, see FAQs.
March 13
Logging Service is enhanced to allow sub-users within your contract number to use their IONOS credentials and access Grafana upon meeting the pre-conditions. This enhancement improves accessibility and provides a seamless experience for all users within the Grafana environment.
February 27
You can can now interact with the IONOS Telemetry API via the managed Grafana provided by the Logging Service. It is also compatible with Prometheus specifications. The Telemetry API uses the same authentication as the IONOS Cloud API; hence, you can use the same API token to authenticate with the Telemetry API.
February 22
Upbound Crossplane Marketplace now lists IONOS Cloud as the Crossplane Provider. With Crossplane, you can convert a Kubernetes cluster into a universal control plane.
February 5
Information on security advisory for CVE-2024-21626 is available on the documentation portal. The vulnerability enables containerized escape for attackers using a malicious image, a malicious Dockerfile, or an upstream image.
February 1
The following significant changes are being made to IONOS APIs, SDKs authentication methods, and token management to enhance user security.
A new way to manage authentication tokens from the Data Center Designer (DCD) is introduced.
Effective March 15, 2024, the Basic Authentication across IONOS’ APIs and SDKs is completely deprecated for user accounts with 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled or 2FA forced. Impacted users can only generate tokens from the API/SDK Authentication Token Manager.
January 10
Logging Service now allows the primary account owner to create sub-users and delegate pipeline management responsibilities. Sub-users can only view and manage the pipelines assigned to them by the primary account owner and are not authorized to access pipelines created by other sub-users or the primary account owner. Hence, your credentials and data are secure and not shared with other sub-users. For more information, see Features and Benefits.