AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated service branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for standalone Glacier service (no new customers after 2025), and emphasized migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes.
Security assessment
The changes primarily involve service naming consistency, deprecation announcements, and migration recommendations. While the deprecation notice mentions data security for existing customers, there is no evidence of a specific security vulnerability being addressed. The updates are informational and focus on service lifecycle management rather than security features or vulnerabilities.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/retrieving-vault-inventory-cli.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/retrieving-vault-inventory-cli.md index 1b6927a09..2a78e99f5 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/retrieving-vault-inventory-cli.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/retrieving-vault-inventory-cli.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 @@ -**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 @@ -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 -Follow these steps to download a vault inventory in Amazon Glacier (Glacier) using the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI). +Follow these steps to download a vault inventory in Amazon Glacier (Amazon Glacier) using the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI). @@ -38 +40 @@ Follow these steps to download a vault inventory in Amazon Glacier (Glacier) usi - * To get a list of Glacier vaults on the configured account, use the `list-vaults` command. Replace `123456789012` with your AWS account ID. + * To get a list of Amazon Glacier vaults on the configured account, use the `list-vaults` command. Replace `123456789012` with your AWS account ID. @@ -84 +86 @@ Expected output: -You must wait until the job output is ready for you to download. The job ID does not expire for at least 24 hours after Glacier completes the job. If you have either set a notification configuration on the vault, or specified an Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic when you initiated the job, Glacier sends a message to the topic after it completes the job. +You must wait until the job output is ready for you to download. The job ID does not expire for at least 24 hours after Amazon Glacier completes the job. If you have either set a notification configuration on the vault, or specified an Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic when you initiated the job, Amazon Glacier sends a message to the topic after it completes the job. @@ -86 +88 @@ You must wait until the job output is ready for you to download. The job ID does -You can set the notification configuration for specific events on the vault. For more information, see [Configuring Vault Notifications in Amazon Glacier](./configuring-notifications.html). Glacier sends a message to the specified SNS topic anytime the specific events occur. +You can set the notification configuration for specific events on the vault. For more information, see [Configuring Vault Notifications in Amazon Glacier](./configuring-notifications.html). Amazon Glacier sends a message to the specified SNS topic anytime the specific events occur.