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Creating Amazon Glacier Import Jobs
An Amazon Glacier import job creates a virtual copy of your device as a single image. The
entire image for one device is uploaded to one Glacier archive in an existing Glacier vault.
One archive holds the contents of one device. You send a separate
CreateJob request for each device.
The device's file system is never mounted.
For more information, see Guidelines and Limitations
If you are using AWS Import/Export to upload data to Amazon Glacier, we assume you are an Amazon Glacier user and are familiar with the Amazon Glacier concepts vaults and archives. To learn more about Amazon Glacier, go to Amazon Glacier.
Import to Amazon Glacier Process
Import Job Process
| 1 | You copy your data to your storage device. |
| 2 | You create an AWSCredentials.properties file that contains
your 20-character accessKeyId and 40-character
secretKey associated with your AWS account.
For more information, see Save Your
Credentials to a File. |
| 3 | You create an import manifest file that specifies the Amazon Glacier region and return shipping address. For more information, see Import to Amazon Glacier Manifest File Options. |
| 4 | You initiate an import job by sending a Your job expires after 30 days. If you do not send a device, there is no charge. You can send a CreateJob request using the AWS Import/Export Tool, the AWS SDK for Java, or the AWS REST API. The easiest method is the AWS Import/Export Web Services Tool. For details, see Sending a CreateJob Request Using the AWS Import/Export Web Service Tool |
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AWS Import/Export sends a response that includes a job ID, shipping instructions, and a PDF file. The PDF file contains job information, shipping instructions, and a barcode. You must submit a separate job request for each device, and each job request generates a unique barcode. AWS Import/Export validates the barcode on your storage device before starting the data load. If the barcode is invalid (for example, it doesn't match your device), it's missing, or it's illegible, AWS Import/Export will not perform the data load and we will return your storage device. |
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You print the PDF. For an example of the PDF, see The Import PDF File. You cut out the barcode portion of the printed PDF, and tape it to your device. You must send the device to the address indicated in the shipping instructions. Important Attach the barcode securely to your device, with tape on all four sides. Do not shrink the barcode or obscure it in any way. If the barcode is separated from your device, we cannot validate it and we will return your device without performing the data load. |
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AWS Import/Export uses the bar code to identify and authenticate your data load. Once your storage device arrives at AWS, your data load typically begins by the end of the next business day. The time line for loading your data depends on a number of factors, including the availability of an import station, the amount of data to load, and the data transfer rate of your device. |
| 8 | We repack your storage device and ship it to the return address you provided in your manifest file. We do not ship to post office boxes. |
