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AWS Redshift clusters with high disk usage should be scaled to increase their storage capacity.

Risk Level

Low

Address

Reliability

Compliance Standards

CBP

Triage and Remediation

Remediation

To remediate high disk usage in an AWS Redshift cluster using the AWS Management Console, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console: Go to https://aws.amazon.com/ and sign in to the AWS Management Console using your credentials.

  2. Navigate to Amazon Redshift Console: In the AWS Management Console, navigate to the Amazon Redshift service by either searching for it in the search bar or locating it under the “Analytics” section.

  3. Select the Redshift Cluster: From the list of clusters, select the Redshift cluster that is experiencing high disk usage and needs to be scaled.

  4. Modify the Cluster: Click on the “Cluster” name to access the cluster details. Then, click on the “Modify” button to make changes to the cluster configuration.

  5. Adjust the Node Type or Number of Nodes: In the Modify Cluster section, you can either increase the node type (for more powerful nodes) or increase the number of nodes in the cluster to address the high disk usage issue. You can do this by selecting a different node type from the dropdown menu or adjusting the number of nodes in the “Cluster Configuration” section.

  6. Apply the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments to the cluster configuration, scroll down and click on the “Apply Changes” button to apply the changes to the cluster.

  7. Monitor the Cluster: Once the changes are applied, monitor the cluster to ensure that the disk usage has decreased and the cluster performance has improved.

By following these steps and scaling the AWS Redshift cluster to address the high disk usage, you can effectively remediate the issue and optimize the performance of your Redshift cluster.

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