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AWS Backup now supports Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Snapshots Archive in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions

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This article summarizes that AWS Backup now supports Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Snapshots Archive in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, allowing customers to automatically move EBS snapshots created by AWS Backup to a low-cost, long-term storage tier called EBS Snapshots Archive.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • EBS Snapshots Archive is a new storage tier for rarely-accessed EBS snapshots, saving up to 75% on storage costs
  • Customers can use AWS Backup to transition their EBS snapshots to EBS Snapshots Archive and manage their lifecycle
  • EBS snapshots are incremental and cost-effective for daily/weekly backups that need frequent access
  • Long-term snapshots needed for regulatory requirements can be moved to EBS Snapshots Archive for lower storage costs
  • Customers can get started using the AWS Backup console, API, or CLI in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
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