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AWS Global View adds interactive map view for AWS Regions and Local Zones

AWS Global View now includes an interactive map to visualize AWS Regions and Local Zones

AWS has added an interactive map view to AWS Global View in the AWS Management Console. This feature allows customers to toggle between the map view and the existing list view, making it easier to visualize their global AWS infrastructure. The map displays all AWS Regions and Local Zones, helping users make informed infrastructure planning decisions by seeing enabled locations and the full range of available options at a glance. The capability is available across all public AWS Regions and can be accessed via the Regions and Zones page in the AWS Global View console.

Why it matters

This update benefits customers who need to visually explore AWS's global infrastructure. AWS Global View is a tool that helps users manage and plan AWS Regions and Local Zones.

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