AWS added VifConnectionStatus and VifBgpSessionState metrics to Amazon CloudWatch for Outposts racks deployed in AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West). These metrics increase visibility into the connectivity status of Local Gateway and Service Link VIFs with on-premises devices.
This update allows users to monitor Outposts VIF connectivity directly in CloudWatch, facilitating alarm setup and troubleshooting without external tools. The VifConnectionStatus metric reports operational status, while VifBgpSessionState tracks Border Gateway Protocol session states, supporting better integration of Outposts racks with on-premises infrastructure.
Source & further reading
AWS Outposts racks now support additional Amazon CloudWatch metrics in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions ↗Source published 2026-02-25. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.