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Migrate AWS Storage Gateways from AL2 to AL2023 Before Support Ends
Amazon Linux 2 standard support ended June 30, 2026, leaving AL2-based Storage Gateways without security patches. AWS requires replacing the gateway instance, not an in-place upgrade, to move to AL2023. The migration retains cache and gateway ID but demands careful inventory and planning.
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This is a practical remediation guide for a deadline that has already passed, not a forward-looking strategy.
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