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What is green IT about? |
Energy-efficient computing and power management, disposal and recycling, using renewable energy sources. |
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Explain energy-efficient computing. |
Computing equipment left on can waste a third of actual consumption. Advanced computer and power interface (ACPI) is an open industry power standard which allows the operating system to control power management. |
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What are the industry influences on green IT? |
Climate savers computer initiative (CSCI) - (Intel, HP, Microsoft) - promotes technologies to reduce power consumption of computers.
Green Computing Impact Organisation - helps users be more environmentally friendly through education and auditing services.
The Green Grid (Microsoft, Dell, IBm) - advances the sustainability of data centres. |
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Explain disposal and recycling with regard to Green IT. |
1. Log the current hardware disposal practices. 2. Is a certified PC recycler being used? 3. Are toxic materials/components in the computer disposed of properly? |
