Amazon RDS Storage Rightsize Recommendations

Overview

This Recommendation identifies Amazon RDS database instances with storage that can be rightsized to reduce costs while maintaining performance.

What This Recommendation Identifies

• RDS database instances with over-provisioned storage
• Opportunities to reduce storage allocation to match actual usage
• Potential cost savings from rightsizing storage

Recommended actions

• Review current storage utilization patterns
• Rightsize storage allocation to match actual usage
• Monitor performance after rightsizing to ensure no impact

Cost Impact

• Reduces storage costs by eliminating over-provisioned capacity
• Maintains database performance while optimizing costs
• Provides immediate cost savings on storage charges

Implementation Effort

Medium - Requires careful analysis of usage patterns and testing in non-production environments first.

Additional Notes

• Always test storage changes in non-production environments first
• Monitor database performance after rightsizing
• Consider future growth when determining new storage allocation