| Plugin Title | EBS Volumes Too Old Snapshots |
| Cloud | AWS |
| Category | EC2 |
| Description | Ensure that EBS volume snapshots are deleted after defined time period |
| More Info | EBS volume snapshots older than indicated should be deleted after defined time period for cost optimization |
| AWS Link | https://docs.amazonaws.cn/en_us/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/ebs-deleting-snapshot.html |
| Recommended Action | Delete the EBS snapshots past their defined expiration date, the default expiration time is 30 days |
- Log into the AWS Management Console.
- Select the "Services" option and search for EC2.
- In the navigation pane, under Elastic Block Store, click on Snapshots.
- Select the snapshot to delete, and then choose Actions, Delete snapshot.
- Choose Delete.