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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-10-10 · Documentation low

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/LargeDataMigration.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge with migration recommendations

Security assessment

Service lifecycle announcement with no direct security implications. Mentions secure alternatives but does not document new security features.

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diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/LargeDataMigration.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/LargeDataMigration.md
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--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/LargeDataMigration.md
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@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ Planning your large transfer
+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/). 
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