da_667root volume defaults to delete on EC2 instance termination
sure, let's make it hard to do forensics and prove abuse of resources.
new volumes have to be formatted and mounted via operating system tools.
yeah, sure, you can move EBS volumes to the archive, but they'll take 24-72 hours to retrieve
HAHA WHAT THE FUCK.
the training I'm taking has you mess with snapshots and recycle bin retention policies. I created a retention rule to hold on to deleted snapshots for an additional day, delete the snapshot as instructed and... nothing in the recycle bin.
I am brimming with confidence.
its been about 15 minutes and yeah, that snapshot is not coming back. I think I won't use the recycle bin again. Ever.
cloud is trying to gaslight me. I created another snapshot, deleted it again, and the recycle bin had the new snapshot I deleted.
There must be some period of lag time between recycle bin policy creation and being able to nuke your snapshots with impunity. But damned if you're allowed to know it.
Ajediday