In a surprise move, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it is closing new customer access to several of its cloud services, effective immediately. The affected services include:
- AWS Cloud9, a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE)
- AWS CodeCommit, a private Git repository service
- Amazon S3 Select
- Amazon S3 Glacier Select
- Amazon CloudSearch
- Amazon Forecast
- AWS Data Pipeline
According to AWS, existing customers of these services will not be affected and can continue to use them as normal. However, new customers will no longer be able to access these services.
Why the Change?
In a post on X, Jeff Barr, AWS chief evangelist, explained that the decision to discontinue new access to these services was made after careful consideration. “We made the decision to discontinue new access to a small number of services, including AWS CodeCommit,” he said. “While we are no longer onboarding new customers to these services, there are no plans to change the features or experience you get today, including keeping them secure and reliable.”
What Options Do Customers Have?
AWS has provided several options for customers who are affected by this change. For example:
- AWS CodeCommit customers can migrate their Git repos to other Git providers using methods such as cloning, mirroring, or migrating specific branches.
- AWS Cloud9 customers can migrate to AWS IDE Toolkits and AWS Cloudshell, which allow developers to work with AWS resources within their own IDE.
- Customers of other affected services can explore alternative AWS services or third-party solutions that better meet their evolving needs.
What’s Next?
While the closure of new customer access to these services may come as a surprise, AWS has assured customers that it is committed to supporting migrations to other services and keeping existing services secure and reliable. As always, AWS is listening to customer feedback and will continue to evolve its services to meet the changing needs of its customers.
Conclusion
The closure of new customer access to several AWS cloud services is a significant change, but it also presents an opportunity for customers to explore new services and solutions that better meet their needs. Whether you’re an existing customer or a new one, AWS has provided options to help you transition to other services and continue to innovate and grow.
