
AWS Compute Optimizer now identifies unused NAT Gateways with no traffic over 32 days, enabling cost savings by recommending deletion of idle resources.


<div><p>This article announces that AWS Compute Optimizer now supports recommendations for identifying unused NAT Gateways to reduce costs.</p><ul><li>Identifies NAT Gateways with no traffic over 32-day analysis period</li><li>Analyzes CloudWatch metrics including connection counts and packet data</li><li>Checks Route Table associations to avoid recommending critical backup resources</li><li>Displays total savings potential and detailed utilization metrics</li><li>Available in all AWS Regions except GovCloud (US) and China</li></ul><p>This feature helps customers optimize costs by identifying and removing unused NAT Gateway resources.</p></div>


AWS Compute Optimizer now supports unused NAT Gateway recommendations

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