Available in Turbonomic 8.16.5 | 6 min read
Every IT professional knows the feeling: your cloud costs keep growing, but manually optimizing across hundreds of instances feels impossible. If you've been following our "Taming the Cloud Monster" series, you know we've been exploring how to automate cloud optimization challenges. Today, we're excited to announce that Turbonomic 8.16.5 now supports AWS's latest Graviton4 processors—a game-changing development for cost optimization.
What is AWS Graviton4?
AWS Graviton4 is Amazon's fourth-generation ARM-based processor, designed specifically for cloud workloads. Unlike traditional x86 processors, Graviton4 delivers up to 30% better price-performance compared to previous generations while maintaining compatibility with most applications.
Key Graviton4 Benefits:
- Superior price-performance ratio - Up to 30% better than previous generations
- Energy efficiency - Lower power consumption reduces costs
- High performance - Optimized for cloud-native workloads
- Broad compatibility - Supports most Linux-based applications
For IT teams managing cloud infrastructure, Graviton4 represents an opportunity to significantly reduce compute costs while maintaining or improving performance.
What's New in Turbonomic 8.16.5
This release introduces support for the following AWS instance types:
Intel-Based Instances
- m7i instances - General-purpose compute for Amazon RDS database servers
- r7i instances - Memory-optimized instances for RDS database workloads requiring high memory-to-vCPU ratios
Graviton4-Powered Instances
- m8g instances - General-purpose compute for Amazon EC2 virtual machines and RDS database servers
- r8g instances - Memory-optimized instances for EC2 and RDS workloads powered by Graviton4
Important: These features are available in Turbonomic 8.16.5 and later versions. For detailed implementation steps, refer to the official Turbonomic documentation.
Why Graviton4 Support Matters for Your Business
The Challenge: Manual Cloud Optimization
Many organizations struggle with:
- Identifying optimization opportunities across diverse workloads
- Planning migrations to new instance types without disrupting operations
- Continuously monitoring performance after migrations
- Balancing cost savings with performance requirements
The Solution: Automated Graviton4 Optimization
Turbonomic's platform addresses these challenges by:
- Automatic Workload Analysis - Continuously analyzes your applications to identify Graviton4 compatibility
- Intelligent Recommendations - Provides specific guidance on which workloads benefit most from Graviton4
- Automated Migration Planning - Schedules migrations during optimal maintenance windows
- Performance Monitoring - Tracks application performance before and after migrations
Real-World Impact: Customer Success Stories
Financial Services Case Study
A leading financial services company leveraged Turbonomic's automated optimization to:
- Reduce cloud costs by 30% through intelligent instance rightsizing
- Improve application performance by 25% with optimized resource allocation
- Eliminate manual optimization tasks that previously required 20+ hours weekly
Retail Industry Success
A major retailer used Turbonomic to:
- Decrease cloud management overhead by 40% through automation
- Enhance security posture with continuous compliance monitoring
- Accelerate deployment cycles by removing manual bottlenecks
Note: Specific customer names withheld for confidentiality. Contact our team for detailed case studies.
Getting Started with Graviton4 Optimization
For Existing Turbonomic Customers
Your platform automatically includes Graviton4 support with version 8.16.5. To begin:
- Log into your Turbonomic dashboard
- Navigate to the Action Center to review optimization recommendations
- Note: You may not always see Graviton4 scale-up actions immediately. Turbonomic recommends the instance type that best meets your specific workload needs. Our platform supports scaling both to and from Graviton4 instances, providing flexibility whether you’re migrating to Graviton4 or optimizing existing Graviton4 instances. If you don’t see Graviton4 instances listed initially, you can still deploy Graviton4 instances through the AWS console and receive accurate optimization guidance from Turbonomic.
- Evaluate any suggested migrations based on your business priorities
- Implement changes during scheduled maintenance windows
For technical implementation details, consult the Turbonomic 8.16.5 release notes.
For New Users
Ready to experience automated cloud optimization with Graviton4 support? Our platform can demonstrate immediate cost savings opportunities in your AWS environment.
The Future of Cloud Optimization
Supporting AWS Graviton4 represents our commitment to helping customers leverage the latest cloud innovations automatically. As AWS continues introducing new instance types and services, Turbonomic ensures your infrastructure remains optimized without manual intervention.
Key advantages of automated optimization:
- Reduced operational overhead - No need for manual instance type evaluation
- Faster time-to-savings - Immediate identification of optimization opportunities
- Risk mitigation - Automated rollback and performance monitoring
- Scalability - Optimization across thousands of instances simultaneously
Conclusion
Turbonomic 8.16.5's Graviton4 support transforms how organizations approach cloud cost optimization. By automating the complex process of workload analysis, migration planning, and performance monitoring, your team can focus on strategic initiatives while our platform handles the optimization details.
The combination of Graviton4's superior price-performance and Turbonomic's automation capabilities delivers both immediate cost savings and long-term operational efficiency.
Ready to Optimize Your AWS Environment?
Take the next step: Schedule a personalized demo to see how Turbonomic 8.16.5 can identify Graviton4 optimization opportunities in your specific environment.
Our team will show you:
- Potential cost savings in your current AWS setup
- Graviton4 migration candidates among your workloads
- ROI projections based on your actual usage patterns
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