Green Computing: Implementation and Importance

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Green Computing
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Question 1: In what ways could both an organization as well as individuals seek to
implement a green computing policy? Include research that you have conducted on
this topic and provide examples from your own experiences that might reflect your
culture or the region of the world in which you live.
The implementation of the green computing policy by an individual or an
organization is discussed below in the following ways:
o Understanding the concept: The importance of maintaining an echo friendly
environment in IT organizations is very much important so that more energy can
be saved, setting the stage of collaboration between various departments of a
business organization where the strategy will be implemented. The involved
personalities can be aware of the change.
o Appointing work group: A set of people should be managing the entire
procedure from the back end so that each concerned personalities are performing
their role professionally (Qiu, Shen and Chen 2018). Protection of the
environment should be the main priority of the implementation process.
o Measurement of carbon footprints: The carbon footprint of the IT services
should be measured in the first place, establish a carbon footprint reference point.
The power usage of the of the IT center should be checked. Existing power
efficiency of all the systems should be monitored and evaluated.
o Centralized operations: Business organizations having a centralized IT system is
a perfect way of saving energy (Radu 2017). Virtualization of the server and
carbon footprints can be significantly reduced with the help of centralized
operations.

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o Application of efficient applications: The application of efficient applications
can be hugely beneficial for maintaining an energy-saving environment.
Inefficiencies of the computer system should be considered in the first place.
Maximum capacity of the servers should be maintained (Han et al. 2018). The
capacity of the servers should not be reduced under any circumstances, as it will
lead to an increase in speed of the computer applications and also maintain carbon
emissions and use of energy.
o Application of cooling system: Supplemental cooling systems can be very much
useful in maintaining a green computing environment considering the servers.
The use of data centre design technology can be very much useful for the
conservation of energy.
o Measuring the life cycle of the IT accessories and devices: Environmental
benefits should be highly considered while disposing the IT devices and the IT
accessories. Power efficiency should be maintained.
o Green IT policy: Environmental friendly business strategies should be adopted
while using the computer systems.
o Involvement: Every stakeholder associated with the business organization should
be collectively applying the above-discussed ways to implement the green
computing policy.
The topic helps us understanding the importance of green computing policy as it
helps in reducing the energy during the life cycle of the IT products. The issue of
recyclability should be encouraged along with eco-friendly use of computers.
Conservation of resources is also identified from the paper.