AWS outposts documentation change
Summary
Restructured the Outposts ordering process from 4 to 5 steps by adding a 'Create a quote' step. Updated prerequisites, added detailed quote creation/management procedures, expanded payment options, and clarified contract terms. Minor text corrections included.
Security assessment
Changes are procedural updates to the ordering workflow with no security vulnerabilities addressed. The modifications focus on quoting, payment options, and contract management without mentioning security controls, vulnerabilities, or security features.
Diff
diff --git a/outposts/latest/server-userguide/order-outpost-capacity.md b/outposts/latest/server-userguide/order-outpost-capacity.md index c539a4cac..c84704ae1 100644 --- a//outposts/latest/server-userguide/order-outpost-capacity.md +++ b//outposts/latest/server-userguide/order-outpost-capacity.md @@ -7 +7 @@ -Step 1: Create a siteStep 2: Create an OutpostStep 3: Place the orderStep 4: Modify instance capacityNext steps +Step 1: Create a siteStep 2: Create an OutpostStep 3: Create a quoteStep 4: Place the orderStep 5: Modify instance capacityNext steps @@ -11 +11 @@ Step 1: Create a siteStep 2: Create an OutpostStep 3: Place the orderStep 4: Mod -To begin using AWS Outposts, log in with your AWS account. Create a site and an Outpost. Then, place an order for the Outposts servers that you require. +To begin using AWS Outposts, log in with your AWS account. Create a site and an Outpost. Then, get a quote and place an order for the Outposts servers that you require. @@ -32 +32 @@ To begin using AWS Outposts, log in with your AWS account. Create a site and an - * Step 3: Place the order + * Step 3: Create a quote @@ -34 +34,3 @@ To begin using AWS Outposts, log in with your AWS account. Create a site and an - * Step 4: Modify instance capacity + * Step 4: Place the order + + * Step 5: Modify instance capacity @@ -77 +79 @@ Create a site to specify the operating address. The operating address is the loc -Create an Outpost for each server. An Outpost can only be associated with a single server. You'll specify this Outpost when you place the order. +Create an Outpost for each server. An Outpost can only be associated with a single server. You will specify this Outpost when you create a quote and place your order. @@ -109 +111,39 @@ You won't be able to modify the AZ anchor or physical location of your Outpost a -## Step 3: Place the order +## Step 3: Create a quote + +A quote provides a cost estimate based on your Outpost configuration. Quotes are generated within seconds and are valid for 30 days. + +###### Prerequisites + + * A site with a complete operating address. + + * An Outpost associated with your site. + + + + +###### To create a quote + + 1. From the navigation pane, choose **Quotes**. + + 2. Choose **Create quote**. + + 3. For **General information** , provide the following: + + * **Description** (optional) – Enter a description to help differentiate between quotes. For example, include the purpose, configuration, or specific requirements of the Outpost. + + 4. **Country** – Select the country where your Outpost will be installed. Not all Outpost configurations are available in all countries. + + 5. For **Select capacities** , choose the compute capacity for your Outpost. You can select capacity in two ways: + + * **By capacity type** – Select the quantity of your desired Amazon EC2 instance types and sizes. + + * **By configuration** – Select from predefined configurations designed for common use cases, or previously used configurations from your account history. + +###### Note + +You can only select instance capacities supported by your chosen Outpost generation and form factor. + + 6. Choose **Get quote**. + + + @@ -111 +151,16 @@ You won't be able to modify the AZ anchor or physical location of your Outpost a -Place an order for the Outposts servers that you need. +After your quote is generated, you can review the recommended Outpost configurations and pricing options. You can download your quote as a PDF for sharing or record-keeping. + +###### To edit a quote + + * Navigate to the quotes page, select the quote you want to modify, choose **Actions** , and select **Edit quote**. This allows you to update your requirements and receive a revised estimate. + + + + +###### Note + +You can refresh an existing quote by using the **Refresh** button to update pricing without changing your configuration. Quotes expire after 30 days. You can recreate an expired quote by using the **Recreate quote** button, which will populate a new quote form with the same details from your expired quote. + +## Step 4: Place the order + +Once you have reviewed your quote, you can place your order. Each quote can only be used for a single order. @@ -115 +170 @@ Place an order for the Outposts servers that you need. -You can't edit an order after you submit it so review all details carefully before submission. If you need to change an order, contact [AWS Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/). +You can't edit an order after you submit it, so review all details carefully before submission. If you need to change an order, contact [AWS Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/). @@ -119 +174 @@ You can't edit an order after you submit it so review all details carefully befo - * Determine how you will pay for the order. You can pay all upfront, partially upfront, or nothing upfront. If you choose the partial-upfront or no-upfront payment option, you'll pay monthly charges over the term. + * An active Enterprise Support or Unified Operations plan. @@ -121 +176,3 @@ You can't edit an order after you submit it so review all details carefully befo -The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software patches and upgrades. + * An Outpost created with an associated site. + + * Determine how you will pay for the order. You can pay all upfront, partially upfront, or nothing upfront. If you choose the partial-upfront or no-upfront payment option, you'll pay monthly charges over the term. The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software patches and upgrades. @@ -130 +187 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 1. In the navigation pane, choose **Orders**. + 1. From the navigation pane, choose **Quotes**. @@ -132 +189 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 2. Choose **Place order**. + 2. Select the quote you want to order from and choose **Place order**. @@ -134 +191 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 3. For **Supported hardware type** , choose **Servers**. + 3. If your quote was created with only a country selected, you will need to select an Outpost before proceeding. @@ -136 +193 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 4. To add capacity, choose a configuration. + 4. For **Payment terms** , select your contract term and payment option: @@ -138 +195 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 5. Choose **Next**. +**Term length** – Choose the length of your Outpost contract: @@ -140 +197 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 6. Choose **Use an existing Outpost** and select your Outpost. + * **1-year contract** – Shorter commitment with higher overall costs. @@ -142 +199 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 7. Choose **Next**. + * **3-year contract** – Longer commitment with lower overall costs. @@ -144 +201 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 8. Select a contract term and payment option. + * **5-year contract** – Longest commitment with the lowest overall costs. @@ -146 +203 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 9. Specify the shipping address. You can specify a new address or select the site's operating address. If you select the operating address, be aware that any future change to the site's operating address will not propagate to existing orders. If you need to change the shipping address on an existing order, contact your AWS Account Manager. +**Payment options** – Select how you want to pay: @@ -148 +205 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 10. Choose **Next**. + * **No upfront** – Pay nothing upfront and higher monthly charges throughout the contract term. @@ -150 +207 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 11. On the **Review and order** page, verify that your information is correct and edit as needed. You will not be able to edit the order after you submit it. + * **Partial upfront** – Pay a portion upfront with reduced monthly charges for the remainder of the contract. @@ -152 +209 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software - 12. Choose **Place order**. + * **All upfront** – Pay the entire contract amount upfront with no monthly charges. @@ -153,0 +211 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software +###### Note @@ -154,0 +213,20 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software +If you are adding capacity to an existing Outpost, your order will be prorated to align with your existing Outpost's contract end date. + + 5. Specify the shipping address. You can specify a new address or select the site's operating address. If you select the operating address, be aware that any future change to the site's operating address will not propagate to existing orders. If you need to change the shipping address on an existing order, contact your AWS Account Manager. + + 6. Choose **Next**. + + 7. On the **Review and order** page, verify that your information is correct and edit as needed. + + 8. Choose **Place order**. + + + + +After placing your order, you'll receive an order confirmation with next steps via email. + +###### After placing your order + +AWS will ship the Outposts server equipment, including rail mounts and required power and network cables, to the address that you provided. Your team or a third-party provider must install the equipment. + +###### Note @@ -155,0 +234 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software +At the end of your contract term, you must choose between the following options at least 5 business days before your current subscription ends: renew your subscription, prepare your Outpost for return, or convert to month-to-month. If you take no action, your contract will automatically convert to a month-to-month subscription at the No Upfront rate. @@ -157 +236 @@ The pricing includes delivery, infrastructure service maintenance, and software -## Step 4: Modify instance capacity +## Step 5: Modify instance capacity @@ -174 +253 @@ The capacity of each new Outpost order is configured with a default capacity con - 1. From the [AWS Outposts console's](https://console.aws.amazon.com/outposts/)AWS Outposts left navigation pane, choose **Capacity tasks**. + 1. From the [AWS Outposts console's](https://console.aws.amazon.com/outposts/) left navigation pane, choose **Capacity tasks**. @@ -266 +345 @@ AWS Outposts might request you to stop one or more running instances to enable r -You can view the status of your order using the AWS Outposts console. The initial status of your order is **Order received**. If you have any questions about your order, contact [AWS Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/). +You can view the status of your order using the AWS Outposts console. The initial status of your order is **Created**. If you have any questions about your order, contact [AWS Support Center](https://console.aws.amazon.com/support/home#/).