Should a detached EBS volume keep charging monthly?
First of all, I'm not very used to AWS nor DevOps/admin stuff, but want to learn. So I set up an EC2 instance and attached an EBS volume (15 Gb) some months ago, for testing something during a few days.
Then I realize that the monthly charge was full (EC2 + EBS) because I left the instance active, so I detached the volume and stopped the instance and EC2 instance did not charge anymore.
But now, I see that EBS volume is still charging 1.5 USD/month, even when it is detached. Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
amazon-web-services amazon-ec2 amazon-ebs
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
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First of all, I'm not very used to AWS nor DevOps/admin stuff, but want to learn. So I set up an EC2 instance and attached an EBS volume (15 Gb) some months ago, for testing something during a few days.
Then I realize that the monthly charge was full (EC2 + EBS) because I left the instance active, so I detached the volume and stopped the instance and EC2 instance did not charge anymore.
But now, I see that EBS volume is still charging 1.5 USD/month, even when it is detached. Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
amazon-web-services amazon-ec2 amazon-ebs
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
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Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
Nov 21 '18 at 16:42
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First of all, I'm not very used to AWS nor DevOps/admin stuff, but want to learn. So I set up an EC2 instance and attached an EBS volume (15 Gb) some months ago, for testing something during a few days.
Then I realize that the monthly charge was full (EC2 + EBS) because I left the instance active, so I detached the volume and stopped the instance and EC2 instance did not charge anymore.
But now, I see that EBS volume is still charging 1.5 USD/month, even when it is detached. Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
amazon-web-services amazon-ec2 amazon-ebs
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
First of all, I'm not very used to AWS nor DevOps/admin stuff, but want to learn. So I set up an EC2 instance and attached an EBS volume (15 Gb) some months ago, for testing something during a few days.
Then I realize that the monthly charge was full (EC2 + EBS) because I left the instance active, so I detached the volume and stopped the instance and EC2 instance did not charge anymore.
But now, I see that EBS volume is still charging 1.5 USD/month, even when it is detached. Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
amazon-web-services amazon-ec2 amazon-ebs
amazon-web-services amazon-ec2 amazon-ebs
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
asked Nov 21 '18 at 12:48
gustavovelascohgustavovelascoh
1435
1435
1
Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
Nov 21 '18 at 16:42
add a comment |
1
Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
Nov 21 '18 at 16:42
1
1
Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
Nov 21 '18 at 16:42
Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
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In addition to the other answer, you can take a Snapshot of the volume, which stores the data in S3, a cheaper storage option. You can then restore the snapshot to an EBS volume in the future when you want to access the disk.
See Amazon EC2 terminology - AMI vs. EBS vs. Snapshot vs. Volume for more info on the specifics.
You can simply right-click the EBS volume in the AWS Web Console, and then click "Create Snapshot". After this snapshot is created, you can delete the EBS volume. Of course, I'd test restoring the snapshot and using the restored volume before deleting your EBS volume for good.
edited Nov 23 '18 at 8:02
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answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:49
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You're always charged for EBS volumes because that data is occupying space on physical storage somewhere, even if it is not attached to a running instance.
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
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Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
There is a delete on termination flag for the attached EBS volumes
If this is set, when the instance is terminated the associated EBS volume is destroyed
You can set this flag when setting up a EC2 in the console or can use the aws ec2 modify-instance-attribute CLI command
answered Nov 22 '18 at 9:11
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In addition to the other answer, you can take a Snapshot of the volume, which stores the data in S3, a cheaper storage option. You can then restore the snapshot to an EBS volume in the future when you want to access the disk.
See Amazon EC2 terminology - AMI vs. EBS vs. Snapshot vs. Volume for more info on the specifics.
You can simply right-click the EBS volume in the AWS Web Console, and then click "Create Snapshot". After this snapshot is created, you can delete the EBS volume. Of course, I'd test restoring the snapshot and using the restored volume before deleting your EBS volume for good.
edited Nov 23 '18 at 8:02
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answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:49
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In addition to the other answer, you can take a Snapshot of the volume, which stores the data in S3, a cheaper storage option. You can then restore the snapshot to an EBS volume in the future when you want to access the disk.
See Amazon EC2 terminology - AMI vs. EBS vs. Snapshot vs. Volume for more info on the specifics.
You can simply right-click the EBS volume in the AWS Web Console, and then click "Create Snapshot". After this snapshot is created, you can delete the EBS volume. Of course, I'd test restoring the snapshot and using the restored volume before deleting your EBS volume for good.
edited Nov 23 '18 at 8:02
ivan_pozdeev
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answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:49
zymhanzymhan
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add a comment |
In addition to the other answer, you can take a Snapshot of the volume, which stores the data in S3, a cheaper storage option. You can then restore the snapshot to an EBS volume in the future when you want to access the disk.
See Amazon EC2 terminology - AMI vs. EBS vs. Snapshot vs. Volume for more info on the specifics.
You can simply right-click the EBS volume in the AWS Web Console, and then click "Create Snapshot". After this snapshot is created, you can delete the EBS volume. Of course, I'd test restoring the snapshot and using the restored volume before deleting your EBS volume for good.
edited Nov 23 '18 at 8:02
ivan_pozdeev
306413
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:49
zymhanzymhan
1,1151929
In addition to the other answer, you can take a Snapshot of the volume, which stores the data in S3, a cheaper storage option. You can then restore the snapshot to an EBS volume in the future when you want to access the disk.
See Amazon EC2 terminology - AMI vs. EBS vs. Snapshot vs. Volume for more info on the specifics.
You can simply right-click the EBS volume in the AWS Web Console, and then click "Create Snapshot". After this snapshot is created, you can delete the EBS volume. Of course, I'd test restoring the snapshot and using the restored volume before deleting your EBS volume for good.
edited Nov 23 '18 at 8:02
ivan_pozdeev
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answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:49
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You're always charged for EBS volumes because that data is occupying space on physical storage somewhere, even if it is not attached to a running instance.
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
Michael Hampton♦Michael Hampton
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You're always charged for EBS volumes because that data is occupying space on physical storage somewhere, even if it is not attached to a running instance.
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
Michael Hampton♦Michael Hampton
172k27315642
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You're always charged for EBS volumes because that data is occupying space on physical storage somewhere, even if it is not attached to a running instance.
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
Michael Hampton♦Michael Hampton
172k27315642
You're always charged for EBS volumes because that data is occupying space on physical storage somewhere, even if it is not attached to a running instance.
answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
Michael Hampton♦Michael Hampton
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answered Nov 21 '18 at 13:07
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Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
There is a delete on termination flag for the attached EBS volumes
If this is set, when the instance is terminated the associated EBS volume is destroyed
You can set this flag when setting up a EC2 in the console or can use the aws ec2 modify-instance-attribute CLI command
answered Nov 22 '18 at 9:11
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Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
There is a delete on termination flag for the attached EBS volumes
If this is set, when the instance is terminated the associated EBS volume is destroyed
You can set this flag when setting up a EC2 in the console or can use the aws ec2 modify-instance-attribute CLI command
answered Nov 22 '18 at 9:11
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Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
There is a delete on termination flag for the attached EBS volumes
If this is set, when the instance is terminated the associated EBS volume is destroyed
You can set this flag when setting up a EC2 in the console or can use the aws ec2 modify-instance-attribute CLI command
answered Nov 22 '18 at 9:11
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Should I delete the volume to avoid any charge? or there is any sort of stop or disable for volumes?
There is a delete on termination flag for the attached EBS volumes
If this is set, when the instance is terminated the associated EBS volume is destroyed
You can set this flag when setting up a EC2 in the console or can use the aws ec2 modify-instance-attribute CLI command
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Unrelated, but to future visitors: If you have had trouble understanding what exactly each AWS service was, I found this post highly helpful: expeditedssl.com/aws-in-plain-english
– I.Am.A.Guy
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