AOSSUS02-BP01 Evaluate instances in alignment to sustainability goals
Reduce carbon footprint, improve sustainability performance, and enhance regulatory compliance by evaluating instance choices that align with your organization's sustainability goals.
Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Medium
Desired outcome: You use energy-efficient instances that help reduce your carbon footprint.
Benefits of establishing this best practice:
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Reduced carbon footprint due to increased energy efficiency
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Improved sustainability performance and compliance with organizational goals
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Enhanced ability to meet environmental regulations and standards
Implementation guidance
AWS Graviton-based instances use up to 60% less energy than comparable instances.
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Identify supported Graviton instance types: Explore the available Graviton-based instance types, such as r7g and r6g, that are optimized for OpenSearch and energy efficiency.
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Search for suitable instance types: Explore Amazon OpenSearch Service pricing
to find Graviton-based instances that align with your workload and financial requirements. You can filter results by Region to narrow down the options. -
Conduct performance testing: Run rigorous performance tests to determine the most suitable Graviton instance type for your specific workload.
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