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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-eksa.md

Summary

Revised Snowball Edge availability statement to reflect current unavailability for new customers

Security assessment

Update focuses on service availability status change rather than security measures. Mentions secure alternatives but doesn't introduce new security documentation.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-eksa.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-eksa.md
index 98ac4caf5..67788a2f0 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/using-eksa.md
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@@ -5 +5 @@
-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/).