NoteIf you are on a consumption commitment plan, please be aware that any changes in cluster size will be reflected against your monthly or annual consumption commitment amount. Changes to the originally selected cluster size may cause you to utilize this amount either more quickly or slowly. If you have further questions, please reach out to your account manager or our Support team.
Selecting a cluster size
Selecting the correct cluster size for your database can have a dramatic impact on how it performs and how much it costs. A good rule of thumb is when you notice CPU usage is consistently at or close to 100% for an extended period of time, you may benefit from upsizing your cluster. Conversely, if your CPU usage is consistently below 50%, you may be able to downsize. You can monitor your CPU usage by clicking on your database, clicking “Primary” in your architecture diagram, and referencing the chart under “Metrics and performance”.WarningFor Metal instances, you have to consider both the compute and the storage, as storage does not autoscale. For more information about adjusting a Metal instance, see Upgrading an existing database to Metal.