Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) IP Enhancements

  • Services: Networking
  • Release Date: November 07, 2025

Introducing significant enhancements to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN) that deliver greater flexibility, scalability, and simplified IP management:

IPv4 CIDR Addressing Support

  • Flexible CIDR Mask Support: Use custom IPv4 CIDR masks to efficiently manage private IP space. This feature enables optimized address assignment and simplified management for Virtual Network Interface Card (VNIC) configurations.

  • Comprehensive API and Console Support: IPv4 CIDR addressing is now fully supported through the Console, APIs, CLI, and SDKs.

  • Dual IPv4 and IPv6 Support: Manage IPv4 and IPv6 addresses across your preferred interfaces for improved address management.

Expanded Service Limits for Greater Scalability

More IP Networks per VCN: Add up to 16 IPv4 CIDR blocks and 16 IPv6 prefixes to a single VCN to support growth and segmentation.

Enhanced Subnet Flexibility: Assign up to 16 IPv4 CIDR blocks and 16 IPv6 prefixes to each subnet for more granular control over network topology.