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Cloud Config:Idle check for Redis instance memory usage

Last Updated:Jun 22, 2026

Checks whether a Redis instance is actively using its allocated memory. An instance is compliant if its maximum memory utilization over a specified period meets or exceeds a specified threshold. The default detection period is the past 7 days. This check uses the Cloud Monitor data API and consumes the free quota of basic Cloud Monitor. To improve detection quality, enable Hybrid Cloud Monitoring. For billing details, see Cloud Monitor billing details.

Risk level

Default risk level: Low.

You can change the risk level based on your requirements.

Detection logic

  • A Redis instance is compliant if its maximum memory utilization over a specified period meets or exceeds a specified threshold.

  • An instance is not applicable if it is not monitored by Cloud Monitor, has no monitoring data, or does not use a memory-optimized read/write splitting architecture.

The default detection period is the past 7 days. This check uses the Cloud Monitor data API and consumes the free quota of basic Cloud Monitor. To improve detection quality, enable Hybrid Cloud Monitoring. For billing details, see Cloud Monitor billing details.

Rule details

Parameter

Description

Rule name

Idle check for Redis instance memory usage

Rule identifier

redis-memory-max-utilization-check

Tag

[redis]

Automatic remediation

Not supported

Rule trigger

Every 24 hours

Supported resource types

[ACS::Redis::DBInstance]

Input parameters

relativeTime(Default: 168)
utilization(Default: 10)

Remediation guide

See Instance type navigation and FAQ.