AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated support notice: Changed 'Important' to 'Note' and revised end-of-support timeline for Snowball Edge. Added recommendations for alternative services including secure physical transfers via Data Transfer Terminal.
Security assessment
The modification updates service availability information without addressing security vulnerabilities or documenting security features beyond general service recommendations.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_S3OnDeviceServiceConfiguration.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_S3OnDeviceServiceConfiguration.md index dc7ba70da..c8047dd6e 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_S3OnDeviceServiceConfiguration.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_S3OnDeviceServiceConfiguration.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/).