AWS RDS Instance Modernization

Opportunity Name:

AWS RDS Instance Modernization

AWS Resource Type:

RDS

Opportunity Description:

Save costs and/or improve performance by upgrading older r3, r4, and r5 RDS instances to modern r6g instances.

Criteria for identifying the opportunity:

• Instance type is one of r3, r4, or r5.
• Annual cost, extrapolated from the last 31 days of usage, exceeds the annual public cost threshold (default $100).

Can CloudFix apply an automatic fix?

Yes

What happens when the Fixer is executed?

The RDS instance is upgraded to the specified r6g instance type, aiming for a 10% cost saving.

Is it possible to rollback once CloudFix implements the fixer?

Yes, CloudFix provides a rollback mechanism to revert the RDS instance to its original type if needed.

Other considerations:

• Performance impact: Upgrading to r6g instances can improve performance due to better hardware efficiency.
• Data loss considerations: There should be no data loss during the instance type upgrade, but it's always recommended to have recent backups.
• Security concerns: No inherent security risks with upgrading instance types, but review any associated security groups and rules as part of the migration process.

Additional Resources:

• CloudFix Knowledge Base
• Modifying an Amazon RDS DB Instance
• Amazon RDS Instance Types