{"id":13741,"date":"2026-09-10T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infoblox.com\/blog\/?p=13741"},"modified":"2026-09-10T05:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:23:34","slug":"what-it-means-now-that-infoblox-vnios-is-supported-on-aws-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infoblox.com\/blog\/company\/what-it-means-now-that-infoblox-vnios-is-supported-on-aws-china\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Means Now That Infoblox vNIOS Is Supported on AWS China"},"content":{"rendered":"

Infoblox Becomes the First to Bring Enterprise-Grade DDI to a Major Public Cloud in China<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Infoblox has officially added support for deploying vNIOS in AWS China Regions<\/strong>, making Infoblox the first to bring enterprise-grade DDI to a major public cloud in China. For many global and China\u2011based organizations, this is more than just another supported platform to tick off a list\u2014it\u2019s a key step toward a truly consistent, enterprise\u2011grade network foundation across all your environments, including one of the most complex and strategic markets in the world.<\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019ll look at what this support actually means in practice, why it matters and how it helps you design a cleaner, more manageable network architecture spanning China and the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

From \u201cAlmost Complete\u201d to Truly Global Cloud Map<\/h3>\n

Many enterprises have already standardized on Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP address management)<\/strong> as the control plane for their data centers, branch sites and global public cloud deployments, such as AWS, or private clouds, like VMware.<\/p>\n

Until now, AWS China<\/strong> was often an exception, which meant having to juggle:<\/p>\n

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  • Different operators (Sinnet in Beijing, NWCD in Ningxia)<\/li>\n
  • Separate accounts and portals for assets in China versus AWS Global<\/li>\n
  • Additional regulatory and connectivity considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For DDI services and management, this usually translated into a completely separate approach for China. The result was fragmented tools and policies, more manual workarounds and wide variability in control and automation in AWS China compared to the rest of the AWS footprint.<\/p>\n

    With vNIOS now supported on AWS China<\/strong>, you can extend the same Infoblox architecture you trust in global AWS regions into China. Your global network map is now conceptually complete<\/strong>\u2014one consistent DDI platform, covering:<\/p>\n

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    • On\u2011premises data centers<\/li>\n
    • Global AWS regions<\/li>\n
    • Other public and private clouds<\/li>\n
    • AWS China Regions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u201cAs customers build hybrid architectures across AWS regions and data centers, the ability to run Infoblox vNIOS on AWS China helps them keep DNS and IP address management consistent while meeting local requirements.\u201d said Ben Li, head of Technology Partner, Amazon Web Services.<\/p>\n

      Consistent DDI Policies across China and the Rest of the World<\/h3>\n

      The strategic value of Infoblox on AWS China starts with policy consistency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      When you deploy vNIOS on AWS China, you can:<\/p>\n

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      • Apply the same DNS naming standards<\/strong>, DHCP configurations and IP address management (IPAM) policies you use globally in similar infrastructure<\/li>\n
      • Avoid maintaining separate \u201cChina\u2011only\u201d DDI playbooks<\/strong>, which are hard to document and harder to keep in sync<\/li>\n
      • Enforce consistent governance and approval workflows<\/strong> for IP allocations and changes, regardless of where workloads run<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This consistency matters for:<\/p>\n

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        • Regulated industries<\/strong>, where auditability and control are critical<\/li>\n
        • Global application teams<\/strong>, who want predictable DNS behavior whether workloads land in Frankfurt, Beijing or Shanghai<\/li>\n
        • Operations teams<\/strong>, who are tired of firefighting issues caused by regional differences in basic network services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Instead of treating AWS China as a special case, you can now treat it as a first\u2011class citizen<\/strong> in your DDI design.<\/p>\n

          Unified Visibility in Hybrid and Multi\u2011Cloud Environments<\/h3>\n

          Visibility is another major benefit.<\/p>\n

          Organizations that run workloads across on\u2011premises data centers, multiple AWS regions, other public clouds and now AWS China<\/strong> often struggle to answer simple questions:<\/p>\n

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          • \u201cWhich IP blocks are used where?\u201d<\/li>\n
          • \u201cWhich DNS zones are authoritative in China versus outside China?\u201d<\/li>\n
          • \u201cHow do I quickly see the impact of a change across the entire estate?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            With Infoblox vNIOS deployed consistently, including on AWS China, you gain:<\/p>\n

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            • End\u2011to\u2011end IPAM visibility<\/strong> across regions and environments<\/li>\n
            • A single source of truth for DNS zones, records and DHCP scopes<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Central or delegated control, depending on how you design your operating model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              This unified view helps:<\/p>\n

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              • Cloud architects<\/strong> design landing zones that avoid overlaps and conflicts<\/li>\n
              • Network and security teams<\/strong> trace issues faster, even when incidents span multiple regions<\/li>\n
              • Governance and compliance teams<\/strong> validate that policies are consistently implemented in China and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Simplifying Network Operations for Global Architectures<\/h3>\n

                AWS China deployments are often part of larger architectures that span:<\/p>\n

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                • China workloads serving local users<\/li>\n
                • Global workloads serving users elsewhere<\/li>\n
                • Shared services (such as identity, security or global applications) hosted in other regions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Without a consistent DDI platform, network operations teams face:<\/p>\n

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                  • Multiple DNS and DHCP implementations<\/li>\n
                  • Manual coordination when adding or changing services<\/li>\n
                  • Increased risk of misconfigurations that are hard to trace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    By standardizing on Infoblox vNIOS in AWS China Regions<\/strong>, you can:<\/p>\n

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                    • Reuse global templates and blueprints<\/strong> for new accounts, VPCs and services<\/li>\n
                    • Streamline change management<\/strong>, using the same workflows globally<\/li>\n
                    • Reduce the training burden<\/strong> on operations teams\u2014they learn one DDI platform, not many<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      This simplification translates into lower operational risk<\/strong>, fewer outages caused by inconsistent configurations and faster time to market when new projects need to go live in China.<\/p>\n

                      Enabling Secure, Compliant Growth in China<\/h3>\n

                      For many global organizations, China represents both a major growth opportunity<\/strong> and a complex regulatory environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                      While each company\u2019s legal and compliance requirements are unique, the presence of Infoblox vNIOS on AWS China<\/strong> can help support:<\/p>\n

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                      • Clear separation of China workloads where required, without sacrificing operational consistency<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Centralized visibility into DNS and IP address usage to support audit and reporting<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Integration with broader security architectures<\/strong>, such as DNS\u2011based security controls or data exfiltration detection (where applicable to your design)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        In other words, you can grow your China footprint<\/strong> while maintaining a familiar, well\u2011understood network services stack.<\/p>\n

                        \u201cInfoblox vNIOS on AWS China lets us offer customers a single, enterprise-grade DDI platform across their data centers and AWS China environments,\u201d said Tong Liu, general manager, Security and Solutions Business, Digital China. \u201cThat\u2019s true whether they\u2019re already using Infoblox on-premises or are looking for a strong DNS, DHCP and IPAM foundation as they build new workloads in AWS China.\u201d<\/p>\n

                        Conclusion<\/h3>\n

                        The official support of Infoblox vNIOS on AWS China regions<\/strong> is a significant milestone for customers who want a single, enterprise\u2011grade DDI platform<\/strong> across all their environments.<\/p>\n

                        It allows you to:<\/p>\n

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                        • Complete your global cloud map<\/strong> with AWS China included<\/li>\n
                        • Enforce consistent network policies<\/strong> across regions<\/li>\n
                        • Gain unified visibility<\/strong> and simplify operations<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • Support secure, compliant growth<\/strong> of your China footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          If you\u2019d like to explore what this could look like in your own environment\u2014from architecture options to migration approaches\u2014reach out to your Infoblox representative or contact us through your local partner. We\u2019d be glad to walk through scenarios that match your specific requirements in China and globally.<\/p>\n