Amazon RDS Storage Delete

This Recommendation identifies Amazon RDS database instances with storage that can be deleted to reduce costs, typically for unused or redundant storage.

What this Recommendation identifies

  • RDS database instances with unused storage allocations
  • Redundant storage that can be safely removed
  • Opportunities to eliminate unnecessary storage costs

Recommended actions

  • Review storage utilization and identify unused allocations
  • Delete unused or redundant storage
  • Clean up orphaned storage resources

Cost impact

  • Eliminates ongoing storage costs for unused capacity
  • Provides immediate cost savings
  • Reduces overall RDS storage expenses

Implementation effort

Medium - Requires careful verification that storage is truly unused and safe to delete.

Additional notes

  • Ensure storage is truly unused before deletion
  • Verify no dependencies exist before removing storage
  • Consider backup requirements before deletion
  • Test deletion process in non-production environments first