AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for the standalone service, and emphasized migration to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
The changes primarily involve service renaming, deprecation announcements, and migration guidance. While the notice mentions data remaining 'secure and accessible,' this is a general assurance rather than addressing a specific security vulnerability or documenting new security features. No concrete evidence of security fixes or vulnerabilities addressed.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-describe-job-get.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-describe-job-get.md index 531ff12ec..b1c906b52 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-describe-job-get.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/api-describe-job-get.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/). @@ -15 +17 @@ If you're looking for archival storage solutions we suggest using the Glacier st -This operation returns information about a job you previously initiated, including the job initiation date, the user who initiated the job, the job status code/message, and the Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic to notify after Amazon Glacier (Glacier) completes the job. For more information about initiating a job, see [Initiate Job (POST jobs)](./api-initiate-job-post.html). +This operation returns information about a job you previously initiated, including the job initiation date, the user who initiated the job, the job status code/message, and the Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic to notify after Amazon Glacier (Amazon Glacier) completes the job. For more information about initiating a job, see [Initiate Job (POST jobs)](./api-initiate-job-post.html). @@ -19 +21 @@ This operation returns information about a job you previously initiated, includi -This operation enables you to check the status of your job. However, we strongly recommend that you set up an Amazon SNS topic and specify it in your initiate job request so that Glacier can notify the topic after it completes the job. +This operation enables you to check the status of your job. However, we strongly recommend that you set up an Amazon SNS topic and specify it in your initiate job request so that Amazon Glacier can notify the topic after it completes the job. @@ -21 +23 @@ This operation enables you to check the status of your job. However, we strongly -A job ID will not expire for at least 24 hours after Glacier completes the job. +A job ID will not expire for at least 24 hours after Amazon Glacier completes the job. @@ -27 +29 @@ A job ID will not expire for at least 24 hours after Glacier completes the job. -To obtain information about a job, you use the HTTP `GET` method and scope the request to the specific job. Note that the relative URI path is the same one that Glacier returned to you when you initiated the job. +To obtain information about a job, you use the HTTP `GET` method and scope the request to the specific job. Note that the relative URI path is the same one that Amazon Glacier returned to you when you initiated the job. @@ -230 +232 @@ _Type_ : String -The ID that identifies the job in Glacier. +The ID that identifies the job in Amazon Glacier.