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Component Utilization Matrix Example

Removing unused components and refactoring under-utilized ones is crucial for minimizing waste in your architecture. By highlighting usage trends and associated costs, you can take strategic action to eliminate or repurpose unnecessary resources, enhancing sustainability and reducing energy consumption.

Component Utilization Status Suggested Action Potential Sustainability Impact
EC2 Instance A Under-utilized (25% CPU usage) Consolidate or switch to a smaller instance size
Implement scale-in policy for off-peak hours
Reduces overall energy consumption by aligning capacity with actual usage
EC2 Instance B Redundant (no usage in past 30 days) Decommission or repurpose
Remove from load balancer
Eliminates unnecessary power draw and operational overhead
RDS Database Appropriately scaled Continue monitoring
Consider auto-scaling if usage patterns change
Maintains optimal resource usage with minimal energy consumption

By regularly reviewing this matrix, you align your system design with sustainability best practices. Metrics from AWS CloudWatch or similar tooling can be automated to identify when components are underutilized, ensuring proactive management and continuous improvement of your overall energy footprint.

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