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AWS amazonglacier documentation change

Service: amazonglacier · 2025-10-10 · Documentation low

File: amazonglacier/latest/dev/vault-lock-how-to-cli.md

Summary

Updated service naming consistency, added deprecation notice for original Glacier service, and included migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes

Security assessment

Changes consist of branding updates and operational guidance for service migration. The statement about data remaining 'secure and accessible' does not introduce new security documentation or address specific vulnerabilities. The CLI examples remain functionally unchanged from a security perspective.

Diff

diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/vault-lock-how-to-cli.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/vault-lock-how-to-cli.md
index 1b0cc48d4..6bb800e30 100644
--- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/vault-lock-how-to-cli.md
+++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/vault-lock-how-to-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/).
@@ -29 +31 @@ You can lock your vault using the AWS Command Line Interface. This will install
-     * 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.