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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/create-data-migration-plan.md

Summary

Updated Snowball Edge availability notice from future deprecation (2025) to immediate unavailability for new customers

Security assessment

Change only updates product availability status without mentioning security vulnerabilities or security feature changes. The 'secure physical transfers' reference is part of existing alternative service recommendations.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/create-data-migration-plan.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/create-data-migration-plan.md
index ef158d7fa..53f786e4a 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/create-data-migration-plan.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/create-data-migration-plan.md
@@ -7 +7 @@ Step 1: Choose your migration detailsStep 2: Choose your shipping, security, and
-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/).