Optimize Amazon RDS performance and Reserved Instance coverage with IBM Turbonomic
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This article demonstrates how to use IBM Turbonomic to optimize Amazon RDS performance while maximizing Reserved Instance coverage and cost efficiency.
- Turbonomic collects CloudWatch metrics and Performance Insights data to evaluate RDS instance sizing against workload demand
- Generates rightsizing actions that balance performance constraints with Reserved Instance utilization and effective cost visibility
- Connect AWS to Turbonomic via IAM role or user, discover RDS instances, and review performance metrics alongside RI coverage
- Execute optimization actions manually or automate them through policies to improve both application health and cost efficiency
- Effective cost combines amortized RI costs with on-demand spend for accurate cost impact analysis of recommendations
The workflow enables continuous analysis of application demand, alignment of database configurations with Reserved Instances, and data-driven sizing decisions.
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