AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated end-of-support notice for Snowball Edge, changed 'Important' to 'Note', and redirected new customers to alternative services including secure physical transfers via AWS Data Transfer Terminal
Security assessment
The change updates service discontinuation timelines and recommendations but does not address a specific security vulnerability. The mention of 'secure physical transfers' refers to a service recommendation, not a new security feature or mitigation.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_CreateReturnShippingLabel.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_CreateReturnShippingLabel.md index 664592d9c..45bd8a3c4 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_CreateReturnShippingLabel.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_CreateReturnShippingLabel.md @@ -9 +9 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee Also -###### Important +###### Note @@ -11 +11 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee Also -End of support notice: On November 12, 2024, AWS will discontinue previous generation AWS Snowball devices, and both Snowcone devices (HDD and SDD). We will continue to support existing customers using these end-of-life devices until November 12, 2025. The latest generation AWS Snowball devices are available for all customers. For more information, visit this [blog post](http://aws.amazon.com/blogs/storage/aws-snow-device-updates/). +Effective November 7, 2025, AWS Snowball Edge will only be available to existing customers. If you would like to use AWS Snowball Edge, sign up prior to that date. New customers should explore [AWS DataSync](https://aws.amazon.com/datasync/) for online transfers, [AWS Data Transfer Terminal](https://aws.amazon.com/data-transfer-terminal/) for secure physical transfers, or AWS Partner solutions. For edge computing, explore [AWS Outposts](https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/).