Amazon EBS Snapshots Archive is now available with AWS Backup
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The article summarizes the availability of the Amazon EBS Snapshots Archive feature with AWS Backup, allowing infrequently accessed EBS snapshots to be transitioned to a low-cost, long-term storage option for rarely accessed snapshots that do not require frequent or fast retrieval.
Specifically, the article covers:
- Eligibility criteria for snapshots to be archived (backup frequency of one month or longer, and retention of more than 90 days)
- Configuration options in the AWS Backup console, including time in warm storage and total retention period
- Restore workflow for archived EBS snapshots using AWS Backup
- Availability and pricing details
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