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How to Import AWS AMIs, EBS Snapshots, and Volumes

The Cado platform allows you to acquire AWS AMIs, EBS Snapshots, or Volumes using either a cross-account role or by directly sharing the image or snapshot with the Cado AWS account.

Sharing AMIs and Snapshots​

If you're sharing an AMI, make sure to also share the underlying snapshots:

  1. Navigate to Edit AMI Permissions.
  2. Tick the option Add 'Create volume' permission.

For detailed steps, refer to the official AWS guide: Share an Amazon EBS Snapshot.

Steps to Import​

  1. Select the Region where your data is stored.
  2. Specify the Identifier for the AMI, Snapshot, or Volume you wish to import.
  3. Click Continue.
  4. Review and confirm the details, then click Start Import.

AWS AMI

Data Flow Diagrams​

Original Acquisition via EBS Snapshots​

The diagram below outlines the traditional method of acquiring data using EBS Snapshots:

EBS Snapshots

Faster Acquisition via EBS Direct API​

Cado now supports a faster acquisition method using the EBS Direct API, which speeds up the data acquisition process:

EBS Direct API