AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated service branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for new customers of the original standalone Glacier service after 2025-12-15, and clarified migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes.
Security assessment
The changes focus on service naming consistency, deprecation timelines, and migration recommendations. While the deprecation notice mentions data remains 'secure and accessible,' this is a general assurance rather than addressing a specific security vulnerability or introducing new security features. No security patches, vulnerabilities, or explicit security enhancements are documented.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-archive-delete.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-archive-delete.md index 1d17ee9e0..ade58d777 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-archive-delete.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-archive-delete.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 @@ DescriptionRequestsResponsesExamplesRelated Sections -**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 @@ DescriptionRequestsResponsesExamplesRelated Sections -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/). @@ -21 +23 @@ Archive retrievals that are in progress for an archive ID when you delete the ar - * If the archive retrieval job is actively preparing the data for download when Amazon Glacier (Glacier) receives the delete archive request, the archival retrieval operation might fail. + * If the archive retrieval job is actively preparing the data for download when Amazon Glacier (Amazon Glacier) receives the delete archive request, the archival retrieval operation might fail. @@ -23 +25 @@ Archive retrievals that are in progress for an archive ID when you delete the ar - * If the archive retrieval job has successfully prepared the archive for download when Glacier receives the delete archive request, you will be able to download the output. + * If the archive retrieval job has successfully prepared the archive for download when Amazon Glacier receives the delete archive request, you will be able to download the output. @@ -28 +30 @@ Archive retrievals that are in progress for an archive ID when you delete the ar -For more information about archive retrieval, see [Downloading an Archive in Glacier](./downloading-an-archive.html). +For more information about archive retrieval, see [Downloading an Archive in Amazon Glacier](./downloading-an-archive.html). @@ -99 +101 @@ The ID of the archive to be deleted is specified as a subresource of `archives`. -If the request is successful, Glacier responds with `204 No Content` to indicate that the archive is deleted. +If the request is successful, Amazon Glacier responds with `204 No Content` to indicate that the archive is deleted.