AWS amazonglacier documentation change
Summary
Updated service name references from 'Glacier' to 'Amazon Glacier' and added deprecation notice for the standalone Amazon Glacier service, directing users to migrate to S3 Glacier storage classes.
Security assessment
The changes primarily involve branding updates (service name consistency) and a deprecation announcement. While the deprecation notice mentions data security ('Your existing data will remain secure and accessible'), this is a reassurance rather than addressing a specific security vulnerability. No evidence of a security flaw, patch, or incident response is present. The recommendation to migrate focuses on improved features and integration, not security fixes.
Diff
diff --git a/amazonglacier/latest/dev/working-with-vaults.md b/amazonglacier/latest/dev/working-with-vaults.md index bc32dffbe..26756f8b6 100644 --- a//amazonglacier/latest/dev/working-with-vaults.md +++ b//amazonglacier/latest/dev/working-with-vaults.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 @@ -Vault Operations in Glacier +Vault Operations in Amazon Glacier @@ -7 +7 @@ Vault Operations in Glacier -**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 @@ Vault Operations in Glacier -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 -A vault is a container for storing archives. When you create a vault, you specify a vault name and the AWS Region in which you want to create the vault. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_. +A vault is a container for storing archives. When you create a vault, you specify a vault name and the AWS Region in which you want to create the vault. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Amazon Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_. @@ -19 +21 @@ You can store an unlimited number of archives in a vault. -Glacier does provide a console. However, any archive operation, such as upload, download, or deletion, requires you to use the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) or write code. There is no console support for archive operations. For example, to upload data, such as photos, videos, and other documents, you must either use the AWS CLI or write code to make requests, by using either the REST API directly or by using the AWS SDKs. +Amazon Glacier does provide a console. However, any archive operation, such as upload, download, or deletion, requires you to use the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) or write code. There is no console support for archive operations. For example, to upload data, such as photos, videos, and other documents, you must either use the AWS CLI or write code to make requests, by using either the REST API directly or by using the AWS SDKs. @@ -21 +23 @@ Glacier does provide a console. However, any archive operation, such as upload, -To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/cli/). For more information about using Glacier with the AWS CLI, see the [AWS CLI Reference for Glacier](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/reference/glacier/index.html). For examples of using the AWS CLI to upload archives to Glacier, see [Using Glacier with the AWS Command Line Interface](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-using-glacier.html). +To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/cli/). For more information about using Amazon Glacier with the AWS CLI, see the [AWS CLI Reference for Amazon Glacier](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/reference/glacier/index.html). For examples of using the AWS CLI to upload archives to Amazon Glacier, see [Using Amazon Glacier with the AWS Command Line Interface](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/userguide/cli-using-glacier.html). @@ -25 +27 @@ To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/c - * Vault Operations in Glacier + * Vault Operations in Amazon Glacier @@ -37 +39 @@ To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/c - * [Tagging Your Glacier Vaults](./tagging-vaults.html) + * [Tagging Your Amazon Glacier Vaults](./tagging-vaults.html) @@ -39 +41 @@ To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/c - * [Glacier Vault Lock](./vault-lock.html) + * [Amazon Glacier Vault Lock](./vault-lock.html) @@ -44 +46 @@ To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/c -## Vault Operations in Glacier +## Vault Operations in Amazon Glacier @@ -46 +48 @@ To install the AWS CLI, see [AWS Command Line Interface](http://aws.amazon.com/c -Glacier supports various vault operations. Vault operations are specific to particular AWS Regions. In other words, when you create a vault, you create it in a specific AWS Region. When you list vaults, Glacier returns the vault list from the AWS Region that you specified in the request. +Amazon Glacier supports various vault operations. Vault operations are specific to particular AWS Regions. In other words, when you create a vault, you create it in a specific AWS Region. When you list vaults, Amazon Glacier returns the vault list from the AWS Region that you specified in the request. @@ -50 +52 @@ Glacier supports various vault operations. Vault operations are specific to part -An AWS account can create up to 1,000 vaults per AWS Region. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_. +An AWS account can create up to 1,000 vaults per AWS Region. For a list of the AWS Regions supported by Amazon Glacier, see [ Amazon Glacier endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/glacier-service.html) in the _AWS General Reference_. @@ -52 +54 @@ An AWS account can create up to 1,000 vaults per AWS Region. For a list of the A -You can delete a vault only if there are no archives in the vault as of the last inventory that Glacier computed and if there have been no writes to the vault since the last inventory. +You can delete a vault only if there are no archives in the vault as of the last inventory that Amazon Glacier computed and if there have been no writes to the vault since the last inventory. @@ -56 +58 @@ You can delete a vault only if there are no archives in the vault as of the last -Glacier prepares an inventory for each vault periodically, every 24 hours. Because the inventory might not reflect the latest information, Glacier ensures that the vault is indeed empty by checking if there were any write operations since the last vault inventory. +Amazon Glacier prepares an inventory for each vault periodically, every 24 hours. Because the inventory might not reflect the latest information, Amazon Glacier ensures that the vault is indeed empty by checking if there were any write operations since the last vault inventory. @@ -62 +64 @@ For more information, see [Creating a Vault in Amazon Glacier](./creating-vaults -You can retrieve vault information such as the vault creation date, number of archives in the vault, and the total size of all the archives in the vault. Glacier provides API calls for you to retrieve this information for a specific vault or all the vaults in a specific AWS Region in your account. For more information, see [Retrieving Vault Metadata in Amazon Glacier](./retrieving-vault-info.html). +You can retrieve vault information such as the vault creation date, number of archives in the vault, and the total size of all the archives in the vault. Amazon Glacier provides API calls for you to retrieve this information for a specific vault or all the vaults in a specific AWS Region in your account. For more information, see [Retrieving Vault Metadata in Amazon Glacier](./retrieving-vault-info.html). @@ -66 +68 @@ You can retrieve vault information such as the vault creation date, number of ar -A _vault inventory_ refers to the list of archives in a vault. For each archive in the list, the inventory provides archive information, such as the archive ID, creation date, and size. Glacier updates the vault inventory once a day, starting on the day that the first archive is uploaded to the vault. A vault inventory must exist for you to be able to download it. +A _vault inventory_ refers to the list of archives in a vault. For each archive in the list, the inventory provides archive information, such as the archive ID, creation date, and size. Amazon Glacier updates the vault inventory once a day, starting on the day that the first archive is uploaded to the vault. A vault inventory must exist for you to be able to download it. @@ -68 +70 @@ A _vault inventory_ refers to the list of archives in a vault. For each archive -Downloading a vault inventory is an asynchronous operation. You must first initiate a job to download the inventory. After receiving the job request, Glacier prepares your inventory for download. After the job is completed, you can download the inventory data. +Downloading a vault inventory is an asynchronous operation. You must first initiate a job to download the inventory. After receiving the job request, Amazon Glacier prepares your inventory for download. After the job is completed, you can download the inventory data. @@ -72 +74 @@ Given the asynchronous nature of the job, you can use Amazon Simple Notification -Glacier prepares an inventory for each vault periodically, every 24 hours. If there have been no archive additions or deletions to the vault since the last inventory, the inventory date is not updated. +Amazon Glacier prepares an inventory for each vault periodically, every 24 hours. If there have been no archive additions or deletions to the vault since the last inventory, the inventory date is not updated. @@ -74 +76 @@ Glacier prepares an inventory for each vault periodically, every 24 hours. If th -When you initiate a job for a vault inventory, Glacier returns the last inventory that it generated, which is a point-in-time snapshot and not real-time data. You might not find it useful to retrieve vault inventory for each archive upload. However, suppose that you maintain a database on the client-side that contains metadata associated with the archives that you upload to Glacier. In that case, you might find the vault inventory useful to reconcile information in your database with the actual vault inventory. +When you initiate a job for a vault inventory, Amazon Glacier returns the last inventory that it generated, which is a point-in-time snapshot and not real-time data. You might not find it useful to retrieve vault inventory for each archive upload. However, suppose that you maintain a database on the client-side that contains metadata associated with the archives that you upload to Amazon Glacier. In that case, you might find the vault inventory useful to reconcile information in your database with the actual vault inventory. @@ -80 +82 @@ For more information about retrieving a vault inventory, see [Downloading a Vaul -Retrieving anything from Glacier, such as an archive from a vault or a vault inventory, is a two-step process. First, you initiate a job. After the job is completed, you download the output. To learn when your job is complete, you can use Glacier notifications. Glacier sends notification messages to an Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic that you provide. +Retrieving anything from Amazon Glacier, such as an archive from a vault or a vault inventory, is a two-step process. First, you initiate a job. After the job is completed, you download the output. To learn when your job is complete, you can use Amazon Glacier notifications. Amazon Glacier sends notification messages to an Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) topic that you provide. @@ -82 +84 @@ Retrieving anything from Glacier, such as an archive from a vault or a vault inv -You can configure notifications on a vault and identify vault events and the Amazon SNS topic to be notified when the event occurs. Anytime the vault event occurs, Glacier sends a notification to the specified Amazon SNS topic. For more information, see [Configuring Vault Notifications in Amazon Glacier](./configuring-notifications.html). +You can configure notifications on a vault and identify vault events and the Amazon SNS topic to be notified when the event occurs. Anytime the vault event occurs, Amazon Glacier sends a notification to the specified Amazon SNS topic. For more information, see [Configuring Vault Notifications in Amazon Glacier](./configuring-notifications.html).