AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for original standalone Glacier service, and emphasized migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
Changes primarily involve service naming consistency, deprecation announcements, and migration recommendations. No security vulnerabilities, policy changes, or access control modifications were introduced. The security-related IAM content remains unchanged except for service name updates.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/security-iam.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/security-iam.md index de4369430..28ff4a5fe 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/security-iam.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/security-iam.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 @@ AudienceAuthenticating with identitiesManaging access using policies -**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 @@ AudienceAuthenticating with identitiesManaging access using policies -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 -AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an AWS service that helps an administrator securely control access to AWS resources. IAM administrators control who can be _authenticated_ (signed in) and _authorized_ (have permissions) to use Glacier resources. IAM is an AWS service that you can use with no additional charge. +AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an AWS service that helps an administrator securely control access to AWS resources. IAM administrators control who can be _authenticated_ (signed in) and _authorized_ (have permissions) to use Amazon Glacier resources. IAM is an AWS service that you can use with no additional charge. @@ -38 +40 @@ AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is an AWS service that helps an adminis -How you use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) differs, depending on the work that you do in Glacier. +How you use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) differs, depending on the work that you do in Amazon Glacier. @@ -40 +42 @@ How you use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) differs, depending on the w -**Service user** – If you use the Glacier service to do your job, then your administrator provides you with the credentials and permissions that you need. As you use more Glacier features to do your work, you might need additional permissions. Understanding how access is managed can help you request the right permissions from your administrator. If you cannot access a feature in Glacier, see [Troubleshooting Amazon Glacier identity and access](./security_iam_troubleshoot.html). +**Service user** – If you use the Amazon Glacier service to do your job, then your administrator provides you with the credentials and permissions that you need. As you use more Amazon Glacier features to do your work, you might need additional permissions. Understanding how access is managed can help you request the right permissions from your administrator. If you cannot access a feature in Amazon Glacier, see [Troubleshooting Amazon Glacier identity and access](./security_iam_troubleshoot.html). @@ -42 +44 @@ How you use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) differs, depending on the w -**Service administrator** – If you're in charge of Glacier resources at your company, you probably have full access to Glacier. It's your job to determine which Glacier features and resources your service users should access. You must then submit requests to your IAM administrator to change the permissions of your service users. Review the information on this page to understand the basic concepts of IAM. To learn more about how your company can use IAM with Glacier, see [How Amazon Glacier works with IAM](./security_iam_service-with-iam.html). +**Service administrator** – If you're in charge of Amazon Glacier resources at your company, you probably have full access to Amazon Glacier. It's your job to determine which Amazon Glacier features and resources your service users should access. You must then submit requests to your IAM administrator to change the permissions of your service users. Review the information on this page to understand the basic concepts of IAM. To learn more about how your company can use IAM with Amazon Glacier, see [How Amazon Glacier works with IAM](./security_iam_service-with-iam.html). @@ -44 +46 @@ How you use AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) differs, depending on the w -**IAM administrator** – If you're an IAM administrator, you might want to learn details about how you can write policies to manage access to Glacier. To view example Glacier identity-based policies that you can use in IAM, see [Identity-based policy examples for Amazon Glacier](./security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.html). +**IAM administrator** – If you're an IAM administrator, you might want to learn details about how you can write policies to manage access to Amazon Glacier. To view example Amazon Glacier identity-based policies that you can use in IAM, see [Identity-based policy examples for Amazon Glacier](./security_iam_id-based-policy-examples.html).