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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-11-13 · Documentation low

File: snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md

Summary

Updated deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge, removing future date and stating immediate unavailability for new customers

Security assessment

Change relates to product lifecycle rather than security issues. No references to vulnerabilities or security improvements were added/modified.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md
index 6b3c714bb..1c4257c1d 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_GetSoftwareUpdates.md
@@ -11 +11 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee Also
-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/).
+AWS Snowball Edge is no longer available to new customers. 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/).