AWS Compute Optimizer now includes two additional CloudWatch metrics—VolumeIOPSExceededCheck and VolumeThroughputExceededCheck—in its analysis for recommending right-sized Amazon EBS volumes. These metrics detect when workload demand temporarily exceeds provisioned volume performance, enabling more precise tuning.
By considering burst IOPS and throughput attempts, Compute Optimizer helps optimize storage configurations to avoid performance bottlenecks without unnecessary cost. This enhancement is broadly available except in AWS GovCloud and China regions, with no extra cost for CloudWatch metrics on Nitro-based instance volumes excluding certain volume types.
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AWS Compute Optimizer enhances EBS volume recommendations with additional performance metrics ↗Source published 2026-06-18. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.