Amazon RDS Storage Upgrade Recommendations

Overview

This Recommendation identifies Amazon RDS database instances where storage can be upgraded to more cost-effective options or better performance tiers.

What This Recommendation Identifies

• RDS database instances using outdated storage types
• Opportunities to upgrade to more cost-effective storage options
• Storage that can benefit from performance improvements

Recommended actions

• Review current storage type and performance requirements
• Upgrade to more cost-effective storage options
• Consider performance improvements available with newer storage types

Cost Impact

• Reduces storage costs through more efficient storage types
• May improve performance while reducing costs
• Provides long-term cost optimization benefits

Implementation Effort

Medium - Requires planning for storage migration and potential downtime.

Additional Notes

• Plan for potential downtime during storage upgrades
• Test upgrade process in non-production environments first
• Consider performance impact of storage changes
• Verify compatibility with current database configuration