Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
Understand power-saving techniques for computers and peripherals.
Operating systems
have power-saving features, such as power plans in Windows, which place the computer in
a low-power mode after a specifi ed period of inactivity. Many peripherals, such as printers,
also have low-power modes.
Identify green equipment, techniques, and procedures.
A company can save both energy
and money by creating IT policies that support power savings. For example, replacing
desktops with laptops, removing non-essential components from a server, replacing fi le
servers with NAS, and setting a PC to sleep after a period of inactivity are all green
techniques. Using Energy Star-rated hardware can also help.
Understand how business infrastructure affects energy usage.
Businesses can dramatically
decrease their operational and energy costs by allowing workers to telecommute, by
designing their buildings with energy conservation in mind, and by employing cloud
computing and VoIP technologies.
