Spot EC2 Instances Stat Card

Overview

The "Spot EC2 Instances Stat Card" provides a detailed view of the status and performance of EC2 Spot instances in your environment. Spot instances are a cost-effective option for running workloads that are flexible about when they can be interrupted. This stat card helps IT and Security teams monitor the utilization, cost savings, and stability of Spot instances, ensuring that they are effectively integrated into the organization's cloud infrastructure.

Why It Matters

For IT Engineers:

1. Cost Efficiency:

   • Spot instances offer significant cost savings compared to On-Demand instances. This stat card allows IT engineers to track how much money is saved by using Spot instances, helping optimize cloud costs.

2. Instance Availability:

   • The stat card provides insights into the availability and interruption history of Spot instances, allowing IT teams to assess the reliability of using Spot instances for certain workloads.

3. Performance Monitoring:

   • Engineers can monitor the performance of Spot instances, ensuring that workloads are running as expected and adjust configurations or strategies if instances are frequently interrupted or terminated.

For Security Engineers:

1. Security and Compliance:

   • Spot instances may be interrupted with little notice, so security engineers need to ensure that sensitive data or services running on these instances are adequately protected, even in the event of an interruption.

2. Risk Management:

   • The stat card helps security engineers evaluate the risk associated with Spot instances, ensuring that critical applications are not affected by Spot instance interruptions or termination.

3. Audit and Monitoring:

   • The stat card provides visibility into the lifecycle of Spot instances, helping security teams track instance terminations, interruptions, and any potential security events tied to these instances.

By reviewing the "Spot EC2 Instances Stat Card," IT and Security teams can make informed decisions on utilizing Spot instances for cost-effective and scalable workloads, while managing risk and ensuring compliance.