FAQ - RDS

Product questions

How can Zesty reduce my RDS costs?

Zesty provides recommendations that you can implement to reduce cost. We'll suggest the optimal number of RDS Reserved Instances (RIs) to purchase for each region, engine type, and DB class type.

Zesty will provide an automated solution to purchase and manage your RDS RIs by the end of Q3.

How much do RDS recommendations cost?

For at least until the end of Q3 (and maybe even longer), you get the recommendations for free.

What do I need to provide to get RDS recommendations?

The only requirement is to provide Zesty your CUR with 60 days of data.

How often are the recommendations updated?

Recommendations are updated daily. Due to delays in the CUR data, it may take 3-4 days from the time an action is taken (such as launching or terminating databases, or purchasing or expiring reserved instances) until the recommendations reflect these changes.

For which cloud providers can I get RDS recommendations?

Currently, we are providing RDS recommendations only for AWS.

Does Zesty also recommend rightsizing?

Our current recommendations focus solely on purchasing Reserved Instances for RDS.

How accurate are the RDS recommendations?

Our recommendations are based on historical usage data and industry best practices. While they are highly accurate, they are intended to guide your decision-making process rather than serve as absolute directives.

Can the solution automatically purchase RDS RIs for me?

Purchasing RIs through the Zesty platform is coming! At this time, however, we only provide recommendations.

What savings can I expect by following the RDS recommendations?

Amazon suggests that RIs can save up to 69% over On-Demand rates. Your actual savings are determined based on your specific usage patterns and the types of RIs purchased.

Technical questions

Do Zesty RDS recommendations cover all DB engine types and accounts?

Recommendations won’t be provided for accounts running in China.

How does Zesty determine the number of RDS Reserved Instances I should purchase?

Zesty's AI-powered RDS recommendation engine forecasts optimal RI purchases by analyzing your historical usage across engine types, DB classes, and regions. It also considers data from similar customers to provide accurate, tailored recommendations.

What data does Zesty need to make RDS recommendations?

All we need is a Cost and Usage Report (CUR) with at least two months of historical data.

Can I get RDS recommendations without providing the CUR?

Without the CUR, we won’t have enough data to provide useful recommendations.

Can I purchase recommended RDS RIs on the Zesty platform??

At this first stage, you’ll be redirected to AWS to purchase RIs.

How long after I purchase an RI (or when an RI expires) will that be reflected in Zesty RDS recommendations?

Due to the delay in the CUR data synchronization with AWS, recommendations are updated within 3-4 days of a purchase or an RI expiration.

Is there a minimum amount of historical data required to start generating RDS recommendations?

Yes, the CUR must include at least 60 days of data before Zesty can generate recommendations for RDS.

Does Zesty need any additional IAM permissions?

No additional permissions are needed, only access to the CUR.

How do I provide my AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR)?

Contact your Account Executive or Customer Success Manager for guidance on how to integrate your CUR into the Zesty platform.

What if I have further questions or need support?

Our support team is happy to assist you! Reach out using our support portal or contact your Zesty account manager.