AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated support notice: Changed 'Important' header to 'Note' and revised end-of-support message for Snowball Edge devices, directing new customers to alternative services.
Security assessment
The change relates to product availability timelines and does not mention software update security processes or vulnerabilities. No security documentation was added.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md index fd7bfec53..fdd93da37 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.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/).