AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for new customers of the original standalone service after December 2025, and emphasized migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
The changes focus on service naming consistency, deprecation timelines, and migration recommendations rather than addressing security vulnerabilities. While the update mentions data remains 'secure' in Amazon Glacier, this is a general assurance statement rather than evidence of addressing a specific security issue. No new security features or mitigations are documented.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/amazon-glacier-accessing.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/amazon-glacier-accessing.md index ed98f9d76..7c4b30110 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/amazon-glacier-accessing.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/amazon-glacier-accessing.md @@ -3 +3 @@ -[Documentation](/index.html)[Amazon S3 Glacier](/glacier/index.html)[Developer Guide](introduction.html) +[Documentation](/index.html)[Amazon Glacier](/glacier/index.html)[Developer Guide](introduction.html) @@ -7 +7 @@ Regions and Endpoints -**This page is only for existing customers of the Glacier service using Vaults and the original REST API from 2012.** +**This page is only for existing customers of the Amazon Glacier service using Vaults and the original REST API from 2012.** @@ -9 +9,3 @@ Regions and Endpoints -If you're looking for archival storage solutions we suggest using the Glacier storage classes in Amazon S3, **S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval** , **S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval** , and **S3 Glacier Deep Archive**. To learn more about these storage options, see [Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/storage-classes/glacier/) and [Long-term data storage using Glacier storage classes](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/glacier-storage-classes) in the _Amazon S3 User Guide_. These storage classes use the Amazon S3 API, are available in all regions, and can be managed within the Amazon S3 console. They offer features like Storage Cost Analysis, Storage Lens, advanced optional encryption features, and more. +If you're looking for archival storage solutions, we recommend using the Amazon Glacier storage classes in Amazon S3, S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval, S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval, and S3 Glacier Deep Archive. To learn more about these storage options, see [Amazon Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/storage-classes/glacier/). + +Amazon Glacier (original standalone vault-based service) will no longer accept new customers starting December 15, 2025, with no impact to existing customers. Amazon Glacier is a standalone service with its own APIs that stores data in vaults and is distinct from Amazon S3 and the Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes. Your existing data will remain secure and accessible in Amazon Glacier indefinitely. No migration is required. For low-cost, long-term archival storage, AWS recommends the [Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/storage-classes/glacier/), which deliver a superior customer experience with S3 bucket-based APIs, full AWS Region availability, lower costs, and AWS service integration. If you want enhanced capabilities, consider migrating to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes by using our [AWS Solutions Guidance for transferring data from Amazon Glacier vaults to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/guidance/data-transfer-from-amazon-s3-glacier-vaults-to-amazon-s3/). @@ -13 +15 @@ If you're looking for archival storage solutions we suggest using the Glacier st -Amazon Glacier is a RESTful web service that uses HTTP and HTTPS as a transport protocol and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as a message-serialization format. Your application code can make requests directly to the Glacier web service API. When using the REST API directly, you must write the necessary code to sign and authenticate your requests. For more information about the API, see [API Reference for Amazon Glacier](./amazon-glacier-api.html). +Amazon Glacier is a RESTful web service that uses HTTP and HTTPS as a transport protocol and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) as a message-serialization format. Your application code can make requests directly to the Amazon Glacier web service API. When using the REST API directly, you must write the necessary code to sign and authenticate your requests. For more information about the API, see [API Reference for Amazon Glacier](./amazon-glacier-api.html). @@ -15 +17 @@ Amazon Glacier is a RESTful web service that uses HTTP and HTTPS as a transport -Alternatively, you can simplify application development by using the AWS SDKs that wrap the Glacier REST API calls. You provide your credentials, and these libraries take care of authentication and request signing. For more information about using the AWS SDKs, see [Using the AWS SDKs with Amazon Glacier](./using-aws-sdk.html). +Alternatively, you can simplify application development by using the AWS SDKs that wrap the Amazon Glacier REST API calls. You provide your credentials, and these libraries take care of authentication and request signing. For more information about using the AWS SDKs, see [Using the AWS SDKs with Amazon Glacier](./using-aws-sdk.html). @@ -17 +19 @@ Alternatively, you can simplify application development by using the AWS SDKs th -Glacier also provides a console. However, all archive and job operations require you to write code and make requests by using either the REST API directly or the AWS SDK wrapper libraries. To access the Glacier console, go to [Glacier Console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/glacier/home). +Amazon Glacier also provides a console. However, all archive and job operations require you to write code and make requests by using either the REST API directly or the AWS SDK wrapper libraries. To access the Amazon Glacier console, go to [Amazon Glacier Console](https://console.aws.amazon.com/glacier/home). @@ -21 +23 @@ Glacier also provides a console. However, all archive and job operations require -You create a vault in a specific AWS Region. You always send your Glacier requests to an endpoint specific to an AWS Region. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_. +You create a vault in a specific AWS Region. You always send your Amazon Glacier requests to an endpoint specific to an AWS Region. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Amazon Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_.