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Users can analyze the configuration status and utilization metrics of resources in use on Samsung Cloud Platform through Resource Optimizer to review Rightsizing recommendations and identify idle resources.

Opt in

When the Resource Optimizer service is opted in, it begins the analysis for generating recommendations.

To opt in, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Opt In button. 2. The Opt-in Settings popup opens.
   • If the opt-in status is Inactive, the opt-in button is enabled.
3. In the pop-up window, select Resource Optimizer service opt-in and then click the OK button.
4. Click the Confirm button in the notification window. 4. The opt-in request is completed.
   • After opt-in and analysis are complete, you can check the results via the notification in the upper-right corner of the screen.
   • After opting in, it may take up to 24 hours to generate the initial data analysis and recommendations.
5. Once the analysis results are generated, you can check the resource status and search for resources.

   Category	Detailed Description
   Rightsizing Status	Displays the number of target resources for the Resource Optimizer service Total: Displays the total number of target resources Optimized: Displays the number and percentage of optimized resources Not Optimized: Displays the number and percentage of resources that are not optimized
   Idle Resource Status	Displays the number of idle resources. Clicking the total count or the resource list navigates to the Idle Resources menu list. Total: Displays the total number of idle resources. Virtual Server: Displays the number of Virtual Server resources. Block Storage: Displays the number of Block Storage resources. Database: Displays the number of Database resources.
   Resource Search	Enter a resource name to search. Click a search result to navigate to the detailed recommendations page for that resource.

   Table. Resource Optimizer service home widget items

View the dashboard

You can view the overall optimization and idle status of all resources on the Resource Optimizer dashboard.

To check the dashboard, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Dashboard menu. 2. Navigates to the Dashboard page.
3. On the Dashboard page, review the resource optimization status analysis.

   Category	Detailed Description
   Advanced Search	You can filter and search by region and tag key.
   Overall Resource Optimization Status Area	Displays the number of target resources for the Resource Optimizer service Total: Displays the total number of target resources Optimized: Displays the number and percentage of resources in the Optimized state Not Optimized: Displays the number and percentage of resources in the Not Optimized state
   Areas by Resource Type	Displays the total number of Virtual Server, Block Storage, and Database resources, as well as the count and percentage based on their optimization status. Clicking a resource navigates to the recommendations list for that resource type, where you can view detailed information.
   Idle Resource List Area	Displays a list of idle resources. You can view the resource type, resource name, resource ID, and idle duration. Clicking a resource navigates to the detailed recommendations page for that resource, where you can view detailed information.

   Table. Dashboard details

Checking Rightsizing Recommendations

You can view a list of recommendations and detailed information for each resource based on the rightsizing status of the resources currently in use. The detail page consists of the Detail Information, Recommended Option Comparison, and Metric Analysis tabs.

To view the list and detailed information for each resource, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Rightsizing > {Resource Name} Recommendations menu. 2. Navigates to the {Resource Name} Recommendations page.
   • Virtual Server Recommendations: View the list of recommendations for Virtual Server resources.
   • Block Storage Recommendations: View the list of recommendations for Block Storage resources
   • Database Recommendations: View the list of recommendations for Database resources
   • The top of the list page displays information about additional features.

     Category	Detailed Description
     Recommendation Creation Date	Time when resource recommendations were generated
     Account name	Opted-in user account You can select from the opted-in accounts within the organization. Available for selection when the account is a Management Account or an account with delegated administrator permissions.
     Search input field	Enter a search term to search
     Advanced Search	Filter and search by the desired item. Basis for the result is available when Over-provisioned or Under-provisioned is selected for the analysis result.
     Settings icon	Configure the column items to display in the list

     Table. Additional features
3. Click a resource in the list of recommendations for the selected resource to view its details. 3. Navigates to the {Resource Name} Recommendation Details page.
   • The {Resource Name} Recommendations Details page displays the optimization status of the resource and consists of the Details, Recommended Options Comparison, and Metrics Analysis tabs.
   • Click the Go to {resource name} resource details button to navigate to the details page for that resource.

Detailed Information

You can view the detailed information of the selected resource.

Virtual Server Recommendations Details

The following table defines the status of VM instances in a Virtual Server as displayed in Resource Optimizer. By default, the status is displayed as Pending, Running, Stopping, or Stopped. If a resource is deleted after a recommendation is generated in Resource Optimizer, the status is displayed as Terminated.

Block Storage Recommendations Details

Database Recommendations Details

Recommended Options Comparison

You can compare the current and recommended options for a resource and review whether to upsize or downsize it.

Metric Analysis

You can analyze resource utilization metrics by setting statistical criteria and time ranges.

Checking Idle Resources

You can review the list of idle resources by analyzing the resources currently in use.

To view a list of idle resources, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Idle Resources menu. 2. Navigates to the Idle Resource List page.
3. Check the detailed information of a resource on the Idle Resources List page.

   Category	Detailed Description
   Recommendation Creation Date	Time when resource recommendations were generated
   Account name	Name of the opted-in Account You can select from the opted-in Accounts within the organization. Available for selection if the Account is a Management Account or an Account with delegated administrator permissions.
   Search input field	Enter a search term to search
   Advanced Search	You can filter and search by Resource Type, Resource Name, Idle, Region, and Tag Key.
   Resource Details	You can view the type, name, ID, idle status, utilization, idle duration, lookback period, region, and tag information for idle resources. Resource Type: The type of the idle resource. Resource Name: If a recommendation has been generated for the idle resource, clicking the resource name navigates to the recommendation details screen. Resource ID: The resource ID is not displayed for Databases because they do not have a server ID. Idle: The idle status for Block Storage is displayed as Idle or Unattached, while Virtual Servers and Databases are displayed as Idle only. Utilization: Click Details to display utilization metrics for each resource. Idle Duration: The duration counted from the day the resource was determined to be idle. Lookback Period: The lookback period for determining idle resources is fixed at 14 days. However, for Block Storage resources determined to be Unattached, the period is 32 days.
   Settings icon	Configure the column items to display in the list

   Table. Idle resource list items

Manage opt-ins

You can manage the opt-in status of accounts for the Resource Optimizer service.

To manage the opt-in status, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Basic Settings > Opt-in Management menu. 2. Go to the Opt-in Management page.
3. Check the opt-in status on the Opt-in Management page.
   • If the opt-in status is Active, you can view the opt-in list and status for each account.
   • If the opt-in status is Inactive, click the Edit button and then opt in to the service.
4. View detailed information in the Account Opt-in Management list.
   • The Management Account and accounts with delegated administrator permissions can opt in for Member Accounts within the organization.

     Category	Detailed Description
     Opt-in	Check the following cases where the opt-in button is enabled: When the signed-in account is a Management Account, and you select an Inactive Management Account (your account) or a Management Account (your account) along with Member Accounts simultaneously. When the signed-in account is a Management Account that has opted in, and you select an Inactive Member Account. When the signed-in account is a Delegated Account, and you select an Inactive Member Account.
     More button	Review the following to determine when you can delegate or revoke administrative permissions. Delegate administrative permissions: When the signed-in account is a Management Account and opted in, and an Active Member Account is selected Revoke administrative permissions: When the signed-in account is a Management Account and opted in, and a Delegated Account is selected
     Search input field	Enter a search term to search
     Advanced Search	Filter and search by account name, ID, and opt-in status
     Opt-in List Details	You can view the name, ID, opt-in status, status reason, and last modified time of an Account. Account Name: The name of the Account. Management Accounts and Accounts with delegated permissions are indicated by a badge icon. Account ID: The Account ID. Opt-in Status: Displays the status as Active, Inactive, Pending, or Failed. Status Reason: Displayed when the Account is pending deletion or when the maximum number of security roles that can be created per Account is exceeded. Last Modified Time: The most recent time among the opt-in status change, delegation, or undelegation.

     Table. Account-specific opt-in list items

Set up Rightsizing

You can configure the lookback period and resource performance levels for rightsizing analysis differently by region and resource type. The settings page consists of the Recommended Criteria and Long-Term Infrastructure Metrics tabs.

Recommendation Criteria

You can view and manage the Rightsizing recommendation criteria at the organization or account level.

To check the recommendation criteria, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Basic Settings > Rightsizing Settings menu. 2. Navigate to the Rightsizing Settings page.
3. Click the Recommended Criteria tab. 3. Opted-in Accounts within the organization are displayed as a list of the hierarchy.
   • For Member Accounts, the hierarchy list is not displayed, and the Organization-based and Account-based buttons are shown.
   • Recommendations at lower levels of the hierarchy take precedence. If no recommendations are configured, the Resource Optimizer defaults are applied.

     Category	Default	Detailed Description
     Lookback period	Day 14	Provides lookback period options of 14 days (default), 32 days, or 93 days. To set it to 93 days, you must enable the long-term infrastructure metrics option.
     CPU Usage Threshold	P99.5	Removes maximum usage data that exceeds the configured threshold. Example: When P99.5 is selected, the top 0.5% of peaks are removed.
     CPU utilization headroom	20%	Additional CPU capacity to be added to the recommendation to account for unexpected increases in CPU usage requirements
     Memory usage headroom	20%	Additional memory capacity to be added to the recommendation to account for unexpected increases in memory usage requirements

     Table. Resource Optimizer defaults
4. Click an organization or Account to view the recommended criteria. 4. The baseline list by resource type for Virtual Server and Database is displayed.
   • When you select an organization, you can set criteria that apply to all accounts within that organization. * When selecting an Account, you can set the criteria that apply to that Account.
   • For Member Account, click the Organization-based or Account-based button.

Add based on recommendations

To add a recommendation criterion, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Basic Settings > Rightsizing Settings menu. 2. Navigate to the Rightsizing Settings page.
3. Click the Recommended Criteria tab.
4. Click the organization or Account to which you want to add the criteria. 4. The baseline list by resource type for Virtual Server and Database is displayed.
5. Click the Add button for the resource to which you want to add a criterion. 5. Go to the Add {Resource Type Name} Recommendation Criteria page.
6. On the Add Criteria Based on {Resource Type Name} Recommendations page, enter the information required to create the criteria and select the detailed options.

   Category	Required	Detailed Description
   Legion	Required	Available regions to provide Regions that already exist in the configured recommendations cannot be selected.
   Lookback period	Required	Select the baseline period for optimization analysis

   • **Not set**: If at the organization level, the Resource Optimizer default is applied. If at the account level, the baseline from the parent organization level is applied.

   • **14 days (default)**: The Resource Optimizer default.

   • **32 days**

   • **93 days (uses long-term infrastructure metrics)**: Long-term infrastructure metrics must be enabled first.

   | | Usage Rate Settings | Required | Select utilization based on cost and performance

   • **Not set**: If at the organization level, the Resource Optimizer default is applied. If at the account level, the criteria of the parent organization level are applied.

   • **Maximum savings, Savings priority, Performance priority (default), Maximum performance**: The CPU and memory settings are selected based on the default values of the chosen option.

   • **User-defined**: Users can select the CPU and memory settings.

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   Table. Additional items based on recommendations
7. Review the configuration values generated in the Summary panel, and then click the Done button.
   • Once generation is complete, you can verify it on the baseline list page.

Fix Based on Recommendations

To modify the recommendation criteria, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Basic Settings > Rightsizing Settings menu. 2. Navigate to the Rightsizing Settings page.
3. Click the Recommended Criteria tab.
4. Click the organization or Account for which you want to modify the criteria. 4. The baseline list by resource type for Virtual Server and Database is displayed.
5. Select the criterion you want to modify from the list, and then click the Modify button. 5. Go to the {Resource Type Name} Recommendation-Based Edit page.
6. Modify the required information and detailed options on the {Resource Type Name} Recommendation Criteria page.
7. Review the modified settings in the Summary panel, and then click the Done button. 7. The correction is complete.

Delete based on recommendations

To delete a recommendation criterion, follow these steps.

1. Click the All Services > Management > Resource Optimizer menu. 1. Navigates to the Service Home page.
2. On the Service Home page, click the Basic Settings > Rightsizing Settings menu. 2. Navigate to the Rightsizing Settings page.
3. Click the Recommended Criteria tab.
4. Click the organization or account for which you want to delete the criteria. 4. The baseline list by resource type for Virtual Server and Database is displayed.
5. Select the criteria to remove from the list, then click the Delete button. 5. It opens in the deletion notification popup.
6. Click the Confirm button in the pop-up window. 6. Deletion is complete.