G2

Chetan S.

Software engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/5/2022

"Large data transfer service provided by AWS cloud"

4/5

What do you like best about AWS Snowball?

AWS Snowball is the service that enables you to transfer your large data to or from the AWS cloud. You can also use it as edge computing functionality. AWS sends a device to copy your data into that and then they will take that back to the AWS cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Snowball?

Sometimes it takes 6-7 days from the request to receive the device to copy the data. AWS also charges higher for this service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering AWS Snowball:

Any AWS user can raise a request for a Snowball device from the AWS console to receive it and copy their data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Snowball solving and how is that benefiting you?

Anyone can transfer a large amount of data i.e. 10 TBs of data and then access it through the AWS console for any further use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.