AWS prescriptive-guidance documentation change
Summary
Added Amazon Glacier retirement notice with migration guidance to S3 Glacier storage classes
Security assessment
Change addresses data storage service continuity without mentioning security implications of migration. While data storage methods can impact security, the documentation update focuses on service lifecycle rather than security features or vulnerabilities.
Diff
diff --git a/prescriptive-guidance/latest/strategy-banking-modernization-clm/serverless-onboarding.md b/prescriptive-guidance/latest/strategy-banking-modernization-clm/serverless-onboarding.md index 84611bf30..922e92d9f 100644 --- a//prescriptive-guidance/latest/strategy-banking-modernization-clm/serverless-onboarding.md +++ b//prescriptive-guidance/latest/strategy-banking-modernization-clm/serverless-onboarding.md @@ -75,0 +76,6 @@ Transactions and non-repudiation evidence can be stored and encrypted by using c +###### Note + +Amazon Glacier (original standalone vault-based service) will no longer accept new customers starting December 15, 2025, with no impact to existing customers. + +Amazon Glacier is a standalone service with its own APIs that stores data in vaults and is distinct from Amazon S3 and the Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes. Your existing data will remain secure and accessible in Amazon Glacier indefinitely. No migration is required. For low-cost, long-term archival storage, AWS recommends the [Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/storage-classes/glacier/), which deliver a superior customer experience with S3 bucket-based APIs, full AWS Region availability, lower costs, and AWS service integration. If you want enhanced capabilities, consider migrating to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes by using our [AWS Solutions Guidance for transferring data from Amazon Glacier vaults to Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes](https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/guidance/data-transfer-from-amazon-s3-glacier-vaults-to-amazon-s3/). +