AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Adjusted Snowball Edge end-of-support messaging and suggested secure AWS alternatives
Security assessment
The change relates to service deprecation timelines and migration paths. While 'secure physical transfers' are referenced, this does not indicate a security fix or new security documentation.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeCluster.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeCluster.md index 9ea44443d..c8c2f4160 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeCluster.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeCluster.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/).