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RDS: Migrate RDS instances from io1 to gp3

Updated over 6 months ago

Difficulty: Easy

We identified several RDS instances in your account using the io1 storage type. This class is designed for high-performance workloads. However, according to current configuration, the GP3 storage type will be more cost-effective with the similar performance.

Selection Criteria

  • The RDS instance uses the io1 storage type.

  • The RDS instance has been in constant use for the last 7 days.

  • The RDS instance has a provisioned IOPS of less than 16,000.

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