Amazon EBS Rightsize Volumes

Amazon EBS Rightsize Volumes

This Recommendation identifies EBS volumes that should be rightsized to optimize cost and performance.

What it does

  • Identifies EBS volumes that are over-provisioned or under-provisioned
  • Provides estimated cost savings from rightsizing volumes
  • Uses AWS Trusted Advisor recommendations to identify optimal rightsizing targets

Recommended actions

  • Rightsize EBS volumes to match actual storage requirements
  • Review volume utilization metrics and I/O patterns
  • Consider performance requirements when rightsizing
  • Test application performance after rightsizing to ensure requirements are met