AWS vm-import documentation change

Service: vm-import · 2025-07-18 · Documentation low

File: vm-import/latest/userguide/import-snapshot-next-steps.md

Summary

Added PowerShell examples for creating/attaching volumes from imported snapshots

Security assessment

The change adds operational documentation for working with imported snapshots but does not address security vulnerabilities or describe security features. While volume attachment involves permissions, the documentation focuses on procedural steps rather than security controls.

Diff

diff --git a/vm-import/latest/userguide/import-snapshot-next-steps.md b/vm-import/latest/userguide/import-snapshot-next-steps.md
index d361f1f54..8d7a968c1 100644
--- a//vm-import/latest/userguide/import-snapshot-next-steps.md
+++ b//vm-import/latest/userguide/import-snapshot-next-steps.md
@@ -52,0 +53,57 @@ The following is example output.
+PowerShell
+    
+
+###### To create a volume and attach it to an EC2 instance
+
+  1. Use the [Get-EC2ImportSnapshotTask](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/powershell/latest/reference/items/Get-EC2ImportSnapshotTask.html) cmdlet to determine the ID of the snapshot that was created by the import task.
+
+  2. Use the [New-EC2Volume](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/powershell/latest/reference/items/New-EC2Volume.html) cmdlet to create a volume from the snapshot. You must select the Availability Zone of the instance to which you'll attach the volume.
+    
+        New-EC2Volume `
+        -AvailabilityZone us-east-1a `
+        -SnapshotId snap-1234567890abcdef0
+
+The following is example output.
+    
+        Attachments        : {}
+    AvailabilityZone   : us-east-1a
+    CreateTime         : 7/15/2025 3:37:56 PM
+    Encrypted          : False
+    FastRestored       : False
+    Iops               : 3000
+    KmsKeyId           : 
+    MultiAttachEnabled : False
+    Operator           : 
+    OutpostArn         : 
+    Size               : 41
+    SnapshotId         : snap-1234567890abcdef0
+    SseType            : 
+    State              : creating
+    Tags               : {}
+    Throughput         : 125
+    VolumeId           : vol-1234567890abcdef0
+    VolumeType         : gp3
+
+  3. Use the [Add-EC2Volume](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/powershell/latest/reference/items/Add-EC2Volume.html) cmdlet
+    
+        Add-EC2Volume `
+        -VolumeId vol-1234567890abcdef0 `
+        -InstanceId i-1234567890abcdef0 `
+        -Device xvdb
+
+The following is example output.
+    
+        AssociatedResource    : 
+    AttachTime            : 7/15/2025 3:47:20 PM
+    DeleteOnTermination   : False
+    Device                : xvdb
+    InstanceId            : i-1234567890abcdef0
+    InstanceOwningService : 
+    State                 : attaching
+    VolumeId              : vol-1234567890abcdef0
+
+  4. Mount the attached volume. For more information, see the documentation for the operating system for your instance.
+
+
+
+