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AWS Compute Optimizer adds idle recommendations for 6 resource types

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AWS Compute Optimizer now detects idle resources for DynamoDB, ElastiCache, MemoryDB, DocumentDB, WorkSpaces, and SageMaker endpoints. This expansion helps users find unused resources and potential cost savings across a wider range of AWS services. Recommendations include utilization metrics and estimated savings, accessible via the console or Cost Optimization Hub. The feature is available through the AWS Management Console, CLI, and SDK.

  • →Idle resource detection for additional AWS services
  • →Enhanced idle resource evaluation and reporting
  • →Availability and access information
Features (1) ›
  • Idle resource detection for additional AWS services

    AWS Compute Optimizer now identifies idle resources for DynamoDB provisioned tables, ElastiCache (Redis and Valkey), MemoryDB, DocumentDB (provisioned and serverless), WorkSpaces, and SageMaker endpoints. This helps customers detect unused resources across more of their AWS environment and identify potential cost savings.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Enhanced idle resource evaluation and reporting

    Compute Optimizer analyzes utilization metrics, allowing customers to set a lookback period. Recommendations include detailed utilization metrics and estimated savings, with options to view aggregated savings across an organization via the Cost Optimization Hub.

Notes (1) ›
  • Availability and access information

    AWS Compute Optimizer is available through the AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS SDK. Information on supported AWS Regions is available in the AWS Region table.

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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-compute-optimizer-six-new-idle

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