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Amazon EC2 enables AMI creation with local snapshots from instances on Outposts

Amazon EC2 now supports creating AMIs with local snapshots from instances running on AWS Outposts, allowing snapshots to be stored either on the Outpost or in the parent AWS Region while meeting data residency requirements.

Amazon EC2 now supports creating Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) using local snapshots from instances on AWS Outposts. This allows customers to store snapshots either on the Outpost itself or in the parent AWS Region. When keeping data local, EC2 automatically determines the target Outpost based on the instance's location, eliminating the need to manually specify an Outpost ARN. The feature integrates AMI creation into existing backup and lifecycle workflows for Outposts instances, ensuring compliance with data residency requirements. It is available in all AWS Regions where AWS Outposts supports local snapshot storage.

Why it matters

This update affects users who need to meet data residency requirements for instances running on AWS Outposts. It allows control over where snapshots are stored when creating AMIs from instances on Outposts.

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