EC2 Instances

EC2 Instances can become a significant source of waste when they are underutilized or completely idle.

Implementation Effort: Medium - Estimated time: 1-4 hours. Right-sizing requires instance stop, type change, and restart with application validation. Idle instances can be terminated after dependency check.

We identify idle instances through an advanced detection approach that correlates multiple dimensions of instance activity over an extended observation period. Only instances where all signals consistently indicate inactivity are flagged, minimizing false positives.

For flagged instances, we also provide right-sizing recommendations based on observed usage patterns, including Graviton migration opportunities and appropriate instance sizes.

EC2 Dedicated Hosts

EC2 Dedicated Hosts represent a substantial cost risk when idle without any instances running on them.

Implementation Effort: Low - Estimated time: less than 30 minutes. Release the idle dedicated host after confirming no instances are scheduled to run on it.

By actively monitoring Dedicated Hosts for non-use, you can release them and avoid unnecessary hourly expenses.

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