Opportunity Name:
RDS Reserved Capacity Finder
AWS Resource Type:
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Opportunity Description:
This Finder identifies opportunities to purchase Amazon RDS reserved capacity based on AWS Cost Explorer's recommendations. By leveraging reserved capacity, organizations can achieve cost savings of up to 75% compared to on-demand pricing. This Finder evaluates RDS usage patterns and provides tailored recommendations for reserved capacity purchases, helping businesses optimize cloud expenses.
Criteria for Identifying the Opportunity:
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Usage Analysis:
- Reviews RDS usage data over a configurable lookback period (7, 30, or 60 days).
- Highlights consistent workloads suitable for reserved capacity.
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Eligibility Validation:
- Confirms the presence of reserved capacity recommendations for specific instance types, regions, and counts using AWS Cost Explorer.
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Cost and Savings Calculations:
- Calculates cost savings using AWS Cost Explorer's data for different payment terms and options derived from projected monthly savings and upfront costs.
Potential Savings:
- Savings Range: Up to 69% over on-demand costs
What Happens When the Fixer is Executed?
This Finder provides recommendations only. Users can review detailed cost analyses and manually purchase RDS reserved capacity through the AWS Management Console based on the recommendations.
Is It Possible to Roll Back Once CloudFix Implements the Fixer?
Rollback is not applicable since CloudFix does not perform the reserved capacity purchase. Users retain full control over decision-making and implementation.
Can CloudFix Implement the Fix Automatically Once I Accept the Recommendation?
No, the purchase of RDS reserved capacity must be executed manually by the user. CloudFix provides insights and recommendations for informed decision-making.
Does the Fix Require Downtime?
No, purchasing RDS reserved capacity does not affect running instances or require downtime.
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