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Cloud Config:Not using a deprecated Elasticsearch instance

Last Updated:Sep 09, 2026

Checks whether an Elasticsearch cluster uses the specified instance type. The cluster is compliant if its instance type differs from the specified type.

Scenarios

Different Elasticsearch instance types have different pricing and capabilities. Select an instance type based on your business requirements, workload characteristics, and budget.

Risk level

Default risk level: low.

When you apply this rule, you can change the risk level based on your business requirements.

Compliance evaluation logic

  • If the instance type of an Elasticsearch cluster is different from the specified instance type, the evaluation result is Compliant.

  • If the instance type of an Elasticsearch cluster is the same as the specified instance type, the evaluation result is Non-compliant.

Rule details

Parameter

Description

Rule name

elasticsearch-instance-node-not-use-specified-spec

Rule identifier

elasticsearch-instance-node-not-use-specified-spec

Tag

Instance

Automatic remediation

Not supported

Trigger type

Configuration change

Supported resource type

Elasticsearch cluster

Input parameter

specs. Default value: elasticsearch.n4.small.

Non-compliance remediation

Do not use the specified instance type. For more information, see Specifications.