What kind of tool is AWS Trusted Advisor?

AWS Trusted Advisor is a recommendation tool designed to help users optimize their use of AWS services. It provides insights and suggestions across multiple categories, including cost optimization, performance, security, fault tolerance, and service limits. By analyzing your AWS environment against best practices, Trusted Advisor can advise on opportunities to save money, improve performance, and enhance security posture. This collaborative approach allows users to not only see their current configurations but also understand how they can better leverage the platform's capabilities.

The emphasis on recommendations distinguishes Trusted Advisor from monitoring tools, performance optimization tools, or security compliance tools. It does not actively monitor user activity or provide real-time analytics, nor does it focus specifically on performance optimization beyond providing recommendations. While it does include some security-related advice, its broader purpose is to serve as a comprehensive recommendation engine for optimizing AWS usage overall.