AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated service name references from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for the standalone Glacier service, and redirected users to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
Changes focus on branding consistency, service deprecation announcements, and migration guidance. While the update mentions data remains 'secure and accessible', there is no evidence of addressing a specific security vulnerability or weakness. The removal of 'advanced optional encryption features' from the text suggests reduced emphasis on security features rather than adding new documentation.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/downloading-large-archive-parallel-python.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/downloading-large-archive-parallel-python.md index c606c639f..e709652b2 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/downloading-large-archive-parallel-python.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/downloading-large-archive-parallel-python.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 @@ OverviewPrerequisitesExample: Downloading an Archive Using Parallel Processing w -**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 @@ OverviewPrerequisitesExample: Downloading an Archive Using Parallel Processing w -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 @@ The Python script provided in this example performs the following tasks: - 2. Initiates an archive retrieval job with Glacier + 2. Initiates an archive retrieval job with Amazon Glacier @@ -42 +44 @@ Before you begin, make sure you have: - * AWS credentials configured with appropriate permissions for Glacier, Amazon SNS, and Amazon SQS + * AWS credentials configured with appropriate permissions for Amazon Glacier, Amazon SNS, and Amazon SQS @@ -51 +53 @@ Before you begin, make sure you have: -The following Python script demonstrates how to download a large archive from Glacier using parallel processing: +The following Python script demonstrates how to download a large archive from Amazon Glacier using parallel processing: