EC2 instance uses a GPU or compute-intensive type without a shutdown schedule

What it checks

EC2 instance uses a GPU or compute-intensive type without a shutdown schedule

Where it applies

Terraform: aws_instance

CloudFormation: AWS::EC2::Instance

How to fix it

1. Add an aws_cloudwatch_event_rule + aws_cloudwatch_event_target to stop the instance on a schedule, or use Instance Scheduler.
2. Add a aws_budgets_budget with an alert at 80% of expected monthly cost.

Frameworks

• AWS Well-Architected COST.9

These mappings are advisory, not an attestation of compliance.

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