Amazon Aurora Upgrade Clusters

This Recommendation identifies Aurora clusters that should be upgraded to newer generation types for cost optimization.

What it does

• Identifies Aurora clusters that are candidates for upgrading to newer generation types
• Provides estimated cost savings from upgrading to more efficient cluster types
• Uses AWS Trusted Advisor recommendations to identify optimal upgrade targets

Recommended actions

• Upgrade Aurora clusters to newer generation types for better price-performance
• Review application compatibility with newer cluster types
• Plan for maintenance windows during upgrades
• Test database performance and functionality after upgrade
• Consider Aurora Serverless v2 for variable workloads
• Evaluate the benefits of upgrading to newer Aurora engine versions