EBS Snapshot Volume Size Bar Chart

Overview

The "EBS Snapshot Volume Size Bar Chart" provides a visual representation of the sizes of all EBS snapshots in your AWS environment. This chart helps IT and Security teams understand the storage consumption of EBS snapshots and identify any unusually large snapshots that could impact storage management and cost optimization.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Storage Management:

   • The bar chart helps IT teams identify large snapshots that could consume significant storage resources. Monitoring snapshot sizes allows teams to optimize storage usage by cleaning up unnecessary or overly large snapshots.

2. Cost Optimization:

   • EBS snapshots contribute to storage costs, and large snapshots can increase the overall storage bill. The chart helps IT engineers identify and manage large snapshots, ensuring that storage is used efficiently and cost-effectively.

3. Resource Allocation:

   • By tracking snapshot sizes, IT teams can allocate storage resources more effectively, ensuring that there is sufficient space for critical backups while avoiding unnecessary resource consumption.

For Security Engineers:

1. Data Security:

   • Large snapshots could contain sensitive data, and monitoring their size helps security teams ensure that all data is securely encrypted and managed. Large snapshots that are not encrypted or improperly handled pose a higher risk to data security.

2. Incident Prevention:

   • The chart helps security teams identify unusually large snapshots that may contain outdated or sensitive data, which could be exposed if not properly managed. This enables security teams to take preventative measures.