Doc feedback: Pre-requisites for GL with Amazon Q list IPs but without clarifying the need

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Problem to solve

The Set up GitLab Duo with Amazon Q pre-requisites mention opening network access to Amazon Q services. Getting push back from a customer in regards to what is the purpose, what network protocol (TCP or HTTP), what ports, and security considerations. A very security conscious team is concerned about opening up network access without further details being provided.

This affects Ultimate 17.10 with Duo and Amazon Q (now GA). The documents call out general details without consideration on how customers may have to handle from a security perspective. Any help in clarifying the following details is appreciated. (see snippit from docs Set up GitLab Duo with Amazon Q

Prerequisites

  • You must have GitLab Self-Managed:
    • On GitLab 17.8 or later.
    • On an instance in AWS. The instance must allow incoming network access to Amazon Q services originating from these IP addresses:
      • 34.228.181.128
      • 44.219.176.187
      • 54.226.244.221
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