Introducing Automated Amazon EBS Volume Optimization in AWS Compute Optimizer

This article introduces automated Amazon EBS volume optimization in AWS Compute Optimizer, enabling continuous cost savings without manual intervention.

• Snapshot and delete unattached EBS volumes after 32+ days of inactivity
• Upgrade older volume types (gp2 to gp3, io1 to io2) for better performance and cost efficiency
• Create automation rules that run daily, weekly, or monthly across regions and accounts
• Organization-wide rules span multiple accounts; member accounts can add specific rules
• Filter by regions, resource tags, and restart requirements to target specific workloads
• Dashboard provides visibility into automation events, status, and estimated monthly savings
• Built-in safety mechanisms include pre-action eligibility checks and automatic snapshots before deletion
• Automated actions can be reversed from the Automation events page
• Recommended approach: start with non-production environments, then gradually expand to production

AWS Compute Optimizer's automation feature streamlines EBS optimization at scale while maintaining operational safety and enabling teams to focus on innovation.