AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated end-of-support notice for Snowball Edge, changed 'Important' to 'Note', and added references to secure transfer alternatives like AWS Data Transfer Terminal
Security assessment
The change focuses on service lifecycle updates and alternative recommendations. While 'secure physical transfers' are mentioned, this is a general service description rather than new security documentation or a vulnerability fix.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DataTransfer.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DataTransfer.md index 2df6bcc2d..7cff3fc60 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DataTransfer.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DataTransfer.md @@ -9 +9 @@ ContentsSee Also -###### Important +###### Note @@ -11 +11 @@ ContentsSee 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/).