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AWS Compute Optimizer enhances EBS volume recommendations with additional performance metrics

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AWS·3 weeks ago · Jun 18, 2026, 06:30 PMFeatureAI-assisted summary

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Compute Optimizer now incorporates two new CloudWatch metrics (VolumeIOPSExceededCheck and VolumeThroughputExceededCheck) for EBS volume rightsizing
Metrics detect IOPS or throughput spikes, enabling more accurate cost‑performance balancing for bursty workloads
Feature is available in all supported AWS regions (excluding GovCloud US and China) at no extra charge for Nitro‑based instances

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