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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/deregister-ami.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability after November 2025 and recommended alternative services

Security assessment

Service lifecycle notification without security implications. No evidence of addressing security issues.

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+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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