Overview
LightSwitch, developed by Autumn Leaf, is a packaged solution accelerator designed to optimize AWS resource usage and cut unnecessary costs. Tailored for dev and test environments
LightSwitch identifies idle infrastructure and applies smart shutdown schedules based on usage patterns and defined baselines.
With support for EC2, ECS, and RDS (serverless), the solution includes:
- Automated Resource Optimization: It identifies underutilized compute resources based on a desired baseline utilization for each workload and provides shutdown recommendations.
- Scheduled Shutdowns: provides the ability to automatically shut down resources according to a predefined schedule for the identified periods.
This service is perfect for organizations aiming to cut costs without compromising control in AWS environments.
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Highlights
- Automated Resource Optimization: It identifies underutilized compute resources based on a desired baseline utilization for each workload and provides shutdown recommendations.
- Scheduled Shutdowns: provides the ability to automatically shut down resources according to a predefined schedule for the identified periods.
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Initial Consulting & Onboarding: You will be provided with a packaged solution which shall have all the resources required for LightSwitch. This will then be deployed into your environment by the Autumn Leaf team. Includes setup, configuration, and customized implementation of the LightSwitch module across selected AWS accounts.
Support and maintenance is also available for ongoing operations such as SLAs, upgrades, patches, troubleshooting. support@al.co.za | +2721 949 4080