AWS Snowball Edge | Import Data with Snowball Edge

Question 1

Is there a way to easily track my data transfer jobs?

Import Data with Snowball Edge

AWS Snowball Edge | Storage

Answer 1

Snowball Edge uses an innovative, E Ink shipping label designed to ensure the device is automatically sent to the correct AWS facility. When you have completed your data transfer job, you can track it by using Amazon SNS generated text messages or emails, and the console.

Question 2

How do I transfer my data to the Snowball Edge?

Import Data with Snowball Edge

AWS Snowball Edge | Storage

Answer 2

After you have connected and activated the Snowball Edge, you can transfer data from local sources to the device through the S3-compatible endpoint or the NFS file interface, both available on the device. You can also use the Snowball client to copy data. To learn more, please refer to the Snowball Edge documentation.