Supported Providers
The Commitments screen automatically syncs and displays financial commitments from connected AWS and Azure integrations. The following commitment types are supported.| Provider | Commitment Types |
|---|---|
| AWS | Savings Plans, Reserved Instances |
| Azure | Savings Plans, Reserved Instances |
For AWS, Reserved Instance commitments include service-specific commitments such as EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, OpenSearch, and Redshift Reserved Instances. AWS Savings Plans include Compute and EC2 Instance Savings Plans.
Requirements
To view commitments on this screen, you need at least one of the following integrations:- An AWS integration with access to Savings Plans and Reserved Instances.
- An Azure integration with the appropriate permissions to read Savings Plans and Reserved Instances.
View Commitments
Commitment Table Columns
The table displays the following columns for each commitment.| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Provider | The cloud provider icon (e.g., AWS or Azure). |
| Status | The current status of the commitment: Active, Pending, or Retired. |
| Type | The commitment type: Savings Plan or Reserved Instance. |
| Service | The service the commitment covers (e.g., Compute, EC2, RDS). For AWS Savings Plans, this is the coverage type, such as Compute or EC2. For AWS Reserved Instances, the specific service is displayed, such as EC2, RDS, or ElastiCache. |
| Account | The provider account ID associated with the commitment. |
| Description | Additional details, such as the instance type for Reserved Instances. |
| Instance Count | The number of instances covered by the commitment. This field applies to Reserved Instances. |
| Term | The commitment term length, in years (e.g., 1 or 3). |
| Payment Type | The payment option for the commitment (e.g., No Upfront, Partial Upfront, or All Upfront). |
| Region | The region associated with the commitment, if applicable. |
| Purchase Date | The date the commitment was purchased. |
| Expiration Date | The date the commitment expires. |
| Commitment | The hourly commitment amount, in dollars. |
Filter by Status
You can filter commitments by their current status. Click the Status filter above the table and select one or more of the following options:- Pending: The commitment has been purchased but is not yet active (e.g., payment is pending).
- Active: The commitment is currently in effect.
- Retired: The commitment has expired or been cancelled.
Customize Columns
To show or hide columns, click the column selector icon on the top right of the table (i.e., click Manage Columns). Toggle the columns you want to display. Column preferences apply to your current session.Provider-Specific Details
AWS
Vantage syncs the following commitment types from AWS:- Savings Plans: Including Compute Savings Plans and EC2 Instance Savings Plans. Savings Plans provide flexible pricing in exchange for a commitment to a consistent amount of usage (measured in dollars per hour) for a one- or three-year term.
- Reserved Instances: Including EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, OpenSearch, and Redshift Reserved Instances. Reserved Instances provide a discount compared to On-Demand pricing in exchange for a commitment to use a specific instance type in a specific region for a one- or three-year term.
Azure
Vantage syncs the following commitment types from Azure:- Savings Plans: Azure Savings Plans provide discounted rates on compute usage in exchange for committing to spend a fixed hourly amount for one or three years.
- Reserved Instances: Azure Reservations provide discounted rates by committing to one- or three-year plans for multiple products, including virtual machines, storage, and databases.
Example Workflow: Audit, Analyze, and Optimize
The Commitments screen is a starting point for understanding your commitment portfolio. From there, you can use other Financial Planning features to analyze the cost impact of those commitments and plan future purchases. The following workflow walks through a typical example.Audit your commitments
Start on the Commitments screen. Filter by Status to see only Active commitments. Review the list to understand what you currently have in place—note the services covered, terms, expiration dates, and hourly commitment amounts. Then, filter for Retired commitments to see which commitments have recently expired and may need to be renewed.
Identify upcoming expirations
Since the table is sorted by Expiration Date by default, look for active commitments that are expiring soon. These represent potential gaps in coverage that could lead to increased On-Demand spend if not renewed or replaced.
Analyze cost impact with Financial Commitment Reports
Navigate to Financial Commitment Reports to see the actual cost impact of your commitments. Create a report to review your coverage (how much of your On-Demand usage is offset by commitments) and effective savings rate (the overall discount you’re achieving). Use the Group By options to break down costs by commitment type, service, or account to identify where coverage is strong and where gaps exist.
Model new purchases with Savings Planner
If your coverage is low or commitments are expiring, navigate to Savings Planner and create a savings model. The Savings Planner shows your on-demand vs. committed spend over the past six months, with projections for the next 12 months. Add potential Savings Plans with different hourly commitments, terms, and payment types to see how each option would affect your future coverage and savings.
Review recommendations
Check Cost Recommendations for Vantage-generated suggestions on new Reserved Instance or Savings Plan purchases based on your actual usage patterns. You can also use Autopilot to automate Savings Plan purchases.