AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated branding from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier', added deprecation notice for new customers of the original standalone Glacier service, and emphasized migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
The changes primarily focus on service naming consistency, deprecation timelines, and migration recommendations. While the document discusses security policies (vault access policies), the specific changes do not address vulnerabilities or introduce new security features. The deprecation notice emphasizes continued security for existing data but does not indicate a security flaw.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/security_iam_resource-based-policy-examples.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/security_iam_resource-based-policy-examples.md index 80cc93cd8..1cc512dc2 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/security_iam_resource-based-policy-examples.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/security_iam_resource-based-policy-examples.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) @@ -5 +5 @@ -**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.** @@ -7 +7,3 @@ -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/). @@ -11 +13 @@ If you're looking for archival storage solutions we suggest using the Glacier st -A Glacier vault can have one vault access policy and one Vault Lock policy associated with it. A Amazon Glacier _vault access policy_ is a resource-based policy that you can use to manage permissions to your vault. A _Vault Lock policy_ is vault access policy that can be locked. After you lock a Vault Lock policy, the policy can't be changed. You can use a Vault Lock Policy to enforce compliance controls. +A Amazon Glacier vault can have one vault access policy and one Vault Lock policy associated with it. A Amazon Glacier _vault access policy_ is a resource-based policy that you can use to manage permissions to your vault. A _Vault Lock policy_ is vault access policy that can be locked. After you lock a Vault Lock policy, the policy can't be changed. You can use a Vault Lock Policy to enforce compliance controls.