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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/update-ssl-cert.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability after November 2025 and alternative service recommendations

Security assessment

Despite being in an SSL certificate update guide, the change only announces service retirement. Doesn't affect SSL security documentation or practices.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/update-ssl-cert.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/update-ssl-cert.md
index 295a2ab59..7cca17514 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/update-ssl-cert.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/update-ssl-cert.md
@@ -4,0 +5,2 @@
+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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