Reserved EC2 Instances Stat Card

Overview

The "Reserved EC2 Instances Stat Card" provides detailed insights into EC2 instances that have been reserved for a specific term (one or three years). Reserved instances offer cost savings compared to on-demand pricing and are ideal for predictable workloads. This stat card allows IT and Security teams to track the usage, performance, and cost efficiency of Reserved EC2 instances within their environment.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Cost Efficiency:

   • Reserved EC2 instances offer significant discounts compared to on-demand instances. The stat card helps IT engineers track the cost savings from reserved instances, ensuring that the organization is leveraging its resources efficiently.

2. Resource Planning:

   • The stat card provides visibility into which instances are reserved, helping IT engineers plan for future resource allocation and scale efficiently based on long-term workloads.

3. Capacity Management:

   • By reviewing the Reserved EC2 Instances Stat Card, engineers can ensure that the right number of instances are reserved for predictable workloads, avoiding over-provisioning and under-utilization.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security and Compliance:

   • Reserved EC2 instances are often part of long-term infrastructure plans. Security engineers need to ensure that these instances adhere to the organization’s security policies and that their configurations are regularly reviewed and updated.

2. Risk Mitigation:

   • Security engineers can track the status of reserved instances to ensure that they are adequately protected and have no misconfigurations that could expose the organization to vulnerabilities over the course of the reserved term.

3. Audit and Monitoring:

   • Reserved instances are typically used for critical workloads. The stat card helps security teams monitor these instances for any unauthorized access or performance anomalies, ensuring that they are properly secured and compliant with security standards.

By leveraging the "Reserved EC2 Instances Stat Card," IT and Security teams can ensure they are maximizing cost savings, efficiently managing resources, and maintaining a secure and compliant cloud environment.