Description
Book SynopsisGreen 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.
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Understanding the World of Green IT.
Chapter 1: Win-Win-Winning with Green IT.
Chapter 2: Making the Business Case for Green IT.
Chapter 3: Green Journeys in Action.
Part II: Getting a Running Start.
Chapter 4: Getting to Know the Standards and Metrics.
Chapter 5: Assessing Your Current Energy Use and Needs.
Chapter 6: Go Green in 12 Months: Putting Together a Plan.
Part III: Greening the Data Center.
Chapter 7: Laying the Foundation for Green Data Management.
Chapter 8: Maximizing Data Center Efficiency.
Chapter 9: Racking Up Green Servers.
Chapter 10: Cooling Your Data Center.
Chapter 11: Building a Green Storage System.
Chapter 12: Grooming the Network for Green.
Chapter 13: Using Virtualization.
Part IV: Greening the Office.
Chapter 14: Moving to Green Screens and Computing Machines.
Chapter 15: Reducing Desktop Energy Waste.
Chapter 16: Pursuing the Less-Paper Office.
Chapter 17: Evaluating Green Gadgetry.
Part V: Greening the Organization.
Chapter 18: Greening the Facility.
Chapter 19: e-Waste Not, e-Want Not.
Chapter 20: Virtually There: Collaboration Technologies for a Greener World.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Organizations That Can Help with Green IT Objectives.
Chapter 22: Ten Creative Computer Recycling Tips.
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for a Green Home Office.
Appendix A: Consumption and Savings Worksheets.
Index.
