AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Revised Snowball Edge end-of-support notice, changed header to 'Note', and suggested secure transfer/computing alternatives
Security assessment
No evidence of addressing a security flaw. The update provides migration guidance and alternative services, including security-related options, but does not document new security features.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DependentService.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DependentService.md index 77d00bb27..d37e413be 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DependentService.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DependentService.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/).