Amazon EBS Rightsize Volumes

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Prerequisites: To use this check, you must opt in to Cost Optimization Hub and AWS Compute Optimizer.

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