Enhancements to AWS usage reduction policies
Note:This enhancement is available with Automation.
Flexera One has released significant enhancements to the AWS usage reduction policies.
Revised policies
The following policies have been revised:
New capabilities
The enhancements to the policies bring the following new functionality:
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Streamlined code for faster execution. |
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Improved Incident Output—Additional context provided in incident output helps you in comprehending the presented information. |
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Added consistent parameters and functionality, including: |
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Configurable minimum savings threshold for generating recommendations. |
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Result filtering by region using allow or deny lists. |
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Resource exclusion using tags (key:value pairs). |
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Eliminated deprecated and redundant parameters. |
Additional capabilities for select policies
The additional capabilities now included for the following policies are:
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AWS Unused IP Addresses—You can use the Days Unattached parameter to specify the duration an IP address must remain unattached to qualify as unused. |
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AWS Unused Volumes—You can use the Volume Status parameter to include attached volumes, unattached volumes, or both in the incident and take actions on them. |
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AWS Unused RDS Instances—You can use the Unused Days parameter to define the historical check span for instance inactivity. |
Additional smaller refinements have also been implemented. For comprehensive details, consult the CHANGELOG.md file associated with each policy.