Green It For Dummies
See how going green can help keep your business in the black
Green technology is not only good for the environment; it's also good for your bottom line. As energy costs soar, limiting energy consumption is both smart and responsible. This guide is packed with cost-saving ways to make your company a leader in green technology, and case studies from organizations that have gone green show you how to do it.
- Consolidate and go green learn how virtualization can reduce data center consumption and floor space
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Get a baseline do an energy audit to determine your present consumption and identify where to start greening
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Green planning build a plan and get management and employees on board
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Go formal formalize best practices for green IT, understand your company's requirements, and design an infrastructure to meet them
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Thrifty desktops discover ways to reduce energy use even with older machines
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Save a tree explore new ways to limit paper and printing costs
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Just light changes see how a little money spent upgrading light fixtures can save a lot in energy costs
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The anywhere office save with virtual meetings, teleconferences, and telecommuting options
Open the book and find:
- What to beware of when developing your green plan
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A glossary of terms relating to green IT
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How to build support for your plan
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Ten organizations that help you get green
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How virtualization can help you get started
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Existing and emerging standards to consider
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Small changes that offer big results
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How to build a green storage system
Auteur | | Carol Baroudi |
Taal | | Engels |
Type | | Paperback |
Categorie | | Computers & Informatica |