AWS has added support for nested virtualization in its EC2 service, allowing users to run virtual machines inside virtual instances. This capability, introduced in version 1.288.0 of the AWS SDK for Go v2, enables developers to create nested VM environments on non-bare metal EC2 instances.

The feature expands the flexibility of AWS's virtual infrastructure, particularly for testing, development, and educational scenarios where multiple virtualization layers are beneficial. Previously, nested virtualization was largely limited to bare metal instances, restricting its use cases. This enhancement opens new possibilities for organizations running complex virtualized environments in the cloud.

By integrating nested virtualization support into the AWS SDK for Go v2, AWS makes it easier for developers to programmatically launch and manage these nested VM configurations. The change appears in the service/ec2 module changelog, marking a significant expansion of EC2's virtualization capabilities. This update follows other recent EC2 improvements, including the introduction of R8i instances powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors.