Green IT For Dummies Author:Carol Baroudi, Jeffrey Hill, Arnold Reinhold 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... more » 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 consumption
You?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.« less