Introduction:
AWS keeps raising the bar for cloud innovation, and November 2025 delivered some truly game-changing updates. Let’s explore the most impactful releases that can simplify your workflows and boost your cloud infrastructure.
Updates
Amazon OpenSearch Service introduces Agentic Search
[Published On: November 10, 2025] Say goodbye to complex search syntax! Amazon OpenSearch Service now offers Agentic Search, where intelligent agents handle the heavy lifting. Just ask natural questions like “Find red cars under $30,000” or “Show last quarter’s sales trends,” and the system interprets your intent, builds precise queries, and explains its reasoning step-by-step.
You get two agent types to choose from:
- Conversational agents: Remember context for multi-step discussions
- Flow agents: Optimized for quick, single-query tasks
Powered by LLMs through the QueryPlanningTool, it generates accurate OpenSearch DSL queries automatically—no deep technical expertise needed. Configure everything via APIs or OpenSearch Dashboards, and connect to external MCP servers for custom workflows. Available now for OpenSearch 3.3+ in all AWS Commercial and GovCloud Regions. Try it using the new Agentic Search template in AI Search Flows.
Read More: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/11/opensearch-service-agentic-search/
Amazon Aurora now supports PostgreSQL 17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, and 13.22
[Published On: November 1, 2025] Aurora PostgreSQL just leveled up with new community versions (17.6, 16.10, 15.14, 14.19, and 13.22), packed with performance tweaks and bug fixes. The headline feature? Dynamic Data Masking (for 16.10/17.6) lets you protect sensitive data like PII at query time—without altering stored values—using role-based policies.
Other highlights include:
- Faster recovery times (RTO improvements)
- Shared plan cache for better performance
- Smoother Global Database switchovers
Upgrade existing databases or launch new ones via the RDS Console in any AWS Commercial or GovCloud Region. Aurora continues delivering its signature high availability, global scalability, and seamless PostgreSQL compatibility.
AWS Knowledge MCP Server now supports topic-based search
[Published On: November 6, 2025] Find AWS documentation faster with topic-based search in the AWS Knowledge MCP Server. Instead of sifting through general results, now target specific domains like Troubleshooting, AWS Amplify, CDK Constructs, or CloudFormation—getting precise answers without the noise.
Perfect for developers building AI agents:
- Search Troubleshooting docs to fix errors
- Pull Amplify guidance for frontend work
- Grab production-ready CDK patterns
This enhancement works alongside existing API reference and “What’s New” searches. Available immediately at no extra cost—just query the MCP Server with your domain focus. See documentation to start building smarter agents.
Read More: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/11/aws-knowledge-mcp-server-topic-based-search/
AWS Glue Data Quality now supports rule labeling for enhanced reporting
[Published On: November 4, 2025] Organize your data quality rules like never before with custom labels. Tag rules by team (“team=finance”), priority (“criticality=high”), or compliance needs—then slice and dice results for targeted reporting.
Why it matters:
- Generate finance-specific quality reports
- Prioritize fixes for high-impact rules
- Filter outcomes by custom labels in APIs
Labels work with DQDL rules and appear in all results (rule outcomes, row-level data, API responses). Available now in all AWS Regions where Glue Data Quality runs. Simplify governance and make quality metrics actionable for every stakeholder.
Amazon Quick Suite introduces scheduling for Quick Flows
[Published On: November 10, 2025] Automate routine tasks without lifting a finger. Quick Flows now supports scheduling—set flows to run daily, weekly, or monthly for things like:
- Generating recurring dashboard reports
- Summarizing open tickets from external tools
- Preparing daily meeting briefings
Schedule any flow you own or have access to via the scheduling icon. Currently available in US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), and Europe (Ireland) at no extra cost beyond standard usage. Reclaim time spent on manual workflows starting today.
Read More: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/11/amazon-quick-suite-scheduling-quick-flows/
Amazon CloudWatch now supports deletion protection for logs
[Published On: November 14, 2025] Safeguard critical logs from accidental deletion with CloudWatch’s new deletion protection. Enable it on log groups to:
- Preserve audit trails and compliance records
- Protect production troubleshooting logs
- Prevent unintended data loss
Once activated, log groups can’t be deleted until you explicitly disable protection. Works during log group creation or on existing groups via Console, CLI, CDK, or SDKs. Available now in all AWS Commercial Regions—essential for maintaining operational integrity.
Read More: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/11/amazon-cloudwatch-deletion-protection-logs
AWS Service Quotas now supports automatic quota management
[Published On: November 10, 2025] Stop worrying about quota limits hitting a wall. Service Quotas now automatically adjusts your AWS service quotas based on actual usage—preventing unexpected outages during traffic spikes.
How it helps:
- Get alerts (email/SMS/Slack) as quotas approach limits
- Eliminate manual monitoring across accounts/regions
- Scale confidently without service interruptions
Configure notifications and auto-adjustment via Console or API. Available at no extra cost in all AWS Commercial Regions. Let AWS handle quota management while you focus on building.
AWS Glue Data Quality now supports pre-processing queries
[Published On: November 10, 2025] Transform data before quality checks with Glue Data Quality’s new pre-processing queries. No more separate prep steps—now you can:
- Create derived columns (e.g., total fees = tax + shipping)
- Filter datasets for focused validation
- Calculate metrics directly in quality runs
Streamline complex scenarios like validating column relationships or limiting columns for recommendations. Access via start-data-quality-rule-recommendation-run and start-data-quality-ruleset-evaluation-run APIs in all Glue-supported Regions. Simplify pipelines and catch issues earlier.
Read More: https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2025/11/aws-glue-data-quality-pre-processing-queries/
At a Glance
November’s updates deliver tangible wins across three key areas:
- Improved Performance: Smoother scaling (Aurora), smarter quota management, and streamlined data quality workflows.
- Security: Dynamic data masking, log deletion protection, and enhanced documentation security.
Conclusions:
These November releases prove AWS is laser-focused on reducing operational friction. From automating quota management to simplifying search with natural language, these tools let you innovate faster while keeping security and performance front-and-center. The real win? Spending less time managing infrastructure and more time building value.