Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached nowENnbsp;supports Memcached version 1.6.22 when using the node-based deployment option. With this release, you can now design your own ElastiCache for Memcached cluster using Memcached version 1.6.22. ElastiCache Serverless for Memcached already supports Memcached version 1.6.22.

This version is a cumulative update and contains all changes and improvements from open-source Memcached version 1.6.18 to 1.6.22. For the full list of improvements and bug fixes in Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached 1.6.22, see the release notes.

Amazon ElastiCache for Memcached version 1.6.22 is now available in all AWS regions at no additional cost. To get started, create a new Memcached-compatible cache or design your own cluster with just a few clicks, using the AWS Management Console for ElastiCache, the AWS CLI, or one of the SDKs.