Opportunity Name:
AWS RDS Instance Modernization
AWS Resource Type:
RDS
Opportunity Description:
Save costs and/or improve performance by upgrading older r3, r4, and r5 RDS instances to modern r6g instances.
Criteria for identifying the opportunity:
- Instance type is one of r3, r4, or r5.
- Annual cost, extrapolated from the last 31 days of usage, exceeds the annual public cost threshold (default $100).
Can CloudFix apply an automatic fix?
Yes
What happens when the Fixer is executed?
The RDS instance is upgraded to the specified r6g instance type, aiming for a 10% cost saving.
Is it possible to rollback once CloudFix implements the fixer?
Yes, CloudFix provides a rollback mechanism to revert the RDS instance to its original type if needed.
Other considerations:
- Performance impact: Upgrading to r6g instances can improve performance due to better hardware efficiency.
- Data loss considerations: There should be no data loss during the instance type upgrade, but it's always recommended to have recent backups.
- Security concerns: No inherent security risks with upgrading instance types, but review any associated security groups and rules as part of the migration process.
Priyanka Bhotika
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