AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated support notice: Changed from 'Important' to 'Note' header, updated end-of-support dates, and redirected new customers to alternative services including secure physical transfer options
Security assessment
Change updates service discontinuation timeline and recommends alternative services. While mentioning 'secure physical transfers', this is a general feature reference rather than addressing a specific security vulnerability.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_Shipment.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_Shipment.md index 35d8a940c..7dcd85470 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_Shipment.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_Shipment.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/).