Scaling Down RDS Instances
Overview
Scaling down RDS instances involves reducing the allocated resources (such as CPU, memory, or storage) to better match the current workload. This can help optimize costs and improve resource utilization.
Bundled Check
This check is bundled alongside the rest of the community RDS checks, installable by adding opsbox-rds-checks to your project.
Features
- Recommends adjusting the instance size to better fit the workload.
- Reduces costs by allocating fewer resources.
Configuration Parameters
Besides provider configuration,
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| rds_cpu_scaling_threshold | int | 20 | % of CPU utilization under which an RDS instance is recommended to scale down. Default = 20. |