Can you rightsize an AWS EC2 instance from within the CloudHealth platform?

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• CloudHealth

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Technically, yes, although this will require the use of a Lambda function.

It's important to note that AWS requires you SHUT DOWN the instance to resize it (unlike Azure).  So you need to be VERY careful about accidentally shutting down your Production instances.

To resize an AWS EC2 instance, it's 3 steps:

1. Shut down the instance
2. Change the instance type
3. Restart the instance

Additional resources:

• AWS Documentation: Stop and start your instance
• YouTube: Amazon EC2 Changing Instance Type Tutorial
• AWS Knowledge Center: How do I stop and start Amazon EC2 instances at regular intervals using Lambda?