Green IT For Dummies
See how going green can help keep your business in the blackGreen 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 spaceGet a baseline — do an energy audit to determine your present consumption and identify where to start greeningGreen planning — build a plan and get management and employees on boardGo formal — formalize best practices for green IT, understand your company's requirements, and design an infrastructure to meet themThrifty desktops — discover ways to reduce energy use even with older machinesSave a tree — explore new ways to limit paper and printing costsJust light changes — see how a little money spent upgrading light fixtures can save a lot in energy costsThe anywhere office — save with virtual meetings, teleconferences, and telecommuting optionsOpen the book and find:What to beware of when developing your green planA glossary of terms relating to green ITHow to build support for your planTen organizations that help you get greenHow virtualization can help you get startedExisting and emerging standards to considerSmall changes that offer big resultsHow to build a green storage system