FAQs

Q: What is the CloudKeeper Tuner Extension and how does it work?

A: The CloudKeeper Tuner Extension is a powerful browser extension that integrates directly into the AWS Console. It eliminates the need to switch between platforms by displaying cost-saving recommendations and a summary dashboard on your AWS homepage. When viewing a specific resource (e.g., an EC2 instance), the extension provides contextual, resource-specific insights. This allows you to access the full Tuner dashboard, including Cleaner, Over-Provisioned, and Modernization recommendations, without ever leaving your AWS environment.

Q: What is Auto Remediation?

A: Auto Remediation is a feature that allows you to act on certain recommendations with a single click. It is primarily used for Cleaner recommendations, where the risk is low (e.g., deleting unused resources). This helps you achieve immediate savings safely and efficiently. All actions are logged in the Remediation History for a full audit trail.

Q: Can I schedule resources to turn off automatically?

A: Yes, the Scheduler feature allows you to stop non-production resources during off-hours to save on on-demand costs. You can create custom start/stop schedules based on time zones and business hours. The Scheduler supports multiple services, including EC2, ASG, RDS, Redshift, and SageMaker.

Q: What makes SpotBot different from native AWS Spot solutions?

A: SpotBot automates the use of Spot Instances for ECS Fargate workloads with a key advantage: persistence. If AWS reclaims Spot capacity, your tasks failover to On-Demand. Unlike native tools, SpotBot continuously monitors for available Spot capacity and automatically shifts your tasks back to Spot as soon as it's available, ensuring you are always maximizing savings without manual redeployment.

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