You can now configure backend Linodes within a VPC to serve NodeBalancer traffic. Communication between the NodeBalancer and backend nodes takes place over the VPC network.

This release includes updates to the Kubernetes versions and drivers used in LKE (non-enterprise).

Kubernetes version 1.31.8+lke5 has been released on LKE Enterprise. For instructions on upgrading the Kubernetes version on your cluster, see Upgrade an LKE Enterprise cluster to a newer Kubernetes version.

LKE Enterprise, Akamai's new enterprise-oriented managed Kubernetes offering, has been released as part of a limited availability launch. When compared with the standard LKE offering, LKE Enterprise supports more worker nodes (500), more pods (5000), includes dedicated control plane resources, among many additional enhancements and features. To learn more, review the LKE Enterprise documentation and comparison chart.

Managed Databases now support self-serviceable advanced database configuration. The configuration enables fine-tuning of various aspects of a database system beyond basic setup: optimizing performance, security, and scalability. Advanced database configuration will be supported in UI, API, CLI, Terraform, and SDKs. The parameters are applicable to both MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

Object Storage quotas are now generally available. Quotas aim to ensure efficient resource allocation and provide predictable usage.

You can now view the Object Storage quotas applied to your account. Quotas are usage limits put in place to help ensure efficient resource allocation and system stability. You can view your quotas and usage in Cloud Manager or using the API.

Local disk encryption is available for Linodes. The platform automatically manages the encryption and decryption for you. To learn more, see Disk Encryption.

The IPENCAP (IP Encapsulation) protocol in a Cloud Firewall rule matches packets based on the protocol field—4 for IPv4 and 41 for IPv6.

Accelerated Compute Instances are now generally available. Backed by NETINT Quadra T1U video processing units (VPUs), these Compute InInstances are particularly well-suited to live streaming and video on demand (VOD) transcoding workloads. To learn more, see Accelerated Compute Instances.