I'm currently using the Database Migration Service (DMS) to keep data flowing from my on-premises databases to an AWS Redshift instance. While checking out savings plan options in the console, I've noticed that it only recommends plans for Redshift and I can't seem to find any options for DMS. Can someone tell me if it's possible to get a saving plan specifically for DMS instances? If it is, how do I go about setting that up?
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Just a heads up, while DMS is eligible for savings plans, Redshift is not. Make sure to run the savings plan analyzer; it could take a few days to see accurate suggestions if your DMS instances have only recently started running. If you're not seeing anything, it might be because your instance types are outdated—consider updating to the newer c7i family for better recommendations.
Yes, you can actually get savings plans for DMS instances! They fall under the new Database Savings Plans, which offer savings for those services. Just make sure to compare your usage and check if it aligns with the plans available.
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into upgrading my instance types to see if that makes a difference.