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Ensure Redshift Reserved Node purchases are regularly reviewed for cost optimization (informational).

Risk Level

Low

Address

Cost Optimisation

Compliance Standards

CBP

Triage and Remediation

Remediation

To remediate the misconfiguration “Redshift Reserved Node Recent Purchases Should Be Reviewed” for AWS Redshift using the AWS console, follow these steps:

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

  2. Navigate to the Amazon Redshift Console: Click on “Services” in the top navigation bar, then select “Redshift” under the Analytics section.

  3. Review Reserved Nodes: In the Amazon Redshift Console, navigate to the “Clusters” section on the left side menu and select your Redshift cluster that you want to review reserved nodes for.

  4. Check Reserved Nodes: In the cluster details page, scroll down to the “Cluster Details” section and look for the “Reserved Nodes” tab. Click on it to view the list of reserved nodes associated with your cluster.

  5. Review Recent Purchases: In the Reserved Nodes tab, review the list of recent purchases to ensure that they align with your current usage and requirements. Look for any unused or unnecessary reserved nodes that can be modified or sold.

  6. Modify or Sell Unused Reserved Nodes: If you find any unused or unnecessary reserved nodes, you can modify or sell them to optimize your costs. To modify a reserved node, select the node and click on the “Modify” button to adjust the node type or quantity. To sell a reserved node, select the node and click on the “Sell” button to list it on the Reserved Nodes Marketplace.

  7. Monitor and Review Regularly: It is recommended to regularly monitor and review your reserved nodes to ensure they are aligned with your current workload and optimize costs effectively.

By following these steps, you can remediate the misconfiguration “Redshift Reserved Node Recent Purchases Should Be Reviewed” for AWS Redshift using the AWS console.

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