Green IT For Dummies^®

by Carol Baroudi (Arlignton, MA, Author ); Jeffrey Hill; Arnold Reinhold; Jhana Senxian

• ISBN13: 9780470496169
• ISBN10: 0470496169
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Green technology is not only good for the environment; it's also good for your bottom line. If your organization is exploring ways to save energy and reduce environmental waste, Green IT For Dummies can help you get there.This guide is packed with cost-saving ways to make your company a leader in green technology. The book is also packed with case studies from organizations that have gone green, so you can benefit from their experience. You'll discover how to: Perform an energy audit to determine your present consumption and identify where to start greening Develop and roll out a green technology project Build support from management and employees Use collaboration tools to limit the need for corporate travel Improve electronic document management Extend hardware life, reduce data center floor space, and improve efficiency Formalize best practices for green IT, understand your company's requirements, and design an infrastructure to meet them Make older desktops and lighting fixtures more efficient with a few small upgrades Lower costs with virtual meetings, teleconferences, and telecommuting options Reduce your organization's energy consumptionYou'll also learn what to beware of when developing your green plan, and get familiar with all the terms relating to green IT. Green IT For Dummies starts you on the road to saving money while you help save the planet.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding the World of Green IT

Win-Win-Winning with Green IT

Making the Business Case for Green IT

Green Journeys in Action

Getting a Running Start

Getting to Know the Standards and Metrics

Assessing Your Current Energy Use and Needs

Go Green in 12 Months: Putting Together a Plan

Greening the Data Center

Laying the Foundation for Green Data Management

Maximizing Data Center Efficiency

Racking Up Green Servers

Cooling Your Data Center

Building a Green Storage System

Grooming the Network for Green

Using Virtualization

Greening the Office

Moving to Green Screens and Computing Machines

Reducing Desktop Energy Waste

Pursuing the Less-Paper Office

Evaluating Green Gadgetry

Greening the Organization

Greening the Facility

e-Waste Not, e-Want Not

Virtually There: Collaboration Technologies for a Greener World

The Part of Tens

Ten Organizations That Can Help with Green IT Objectives

Ten Creative Computer Recycling Tips

Ten Tips for a Green Home Office

Consumption and Savings Worksheets

Index

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