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2011's top 10 tips on data centre, cloud and server virtualisation
A collection of top 10 expert tips on data centres, cloud computing, server virtualisation and VDI for IT professionals to recap the technology highlights and how-tos of 2011. Feature
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2011: Year in review
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Virtual Data Centre Europe E-zine
Whether you’re building a new data centre, managing an existing facility, or considering cloud computing/managed services, our Data Centre Europe e-zine addresses IT pros' everyday challenges. Feature
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A black day for data centre carbon emissions
Learn why it is important to reduce your data centre’s carbon emissions and how to improve your energy efficiency, according to our data centre expert. Expert Column
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A guide to virtual data centre planning, design and licensing
Read expert advice on data centre planning, virtual data centre design and software licensing management in this series of articles by a Quocirca analyst. Guide
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How IT departments can prove their value in the wake of increased regulation
Find out how the Carbon Reduction Commitment can enable an IT department to turn government legislation into cost savings. Expert Advice
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Will you lose profit through the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme?
Discover these practical steps on how to make the most of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, according to a data centre management consultancy. Expert Advice
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The real value of virtualisation
Discover how to fully realise the benefits and cost savings of virtualisation, including the importance of maximising energy efficiency and meeting IT project deadlines. Expert Advice
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Understanding the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
Introduced in April this year, the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme has caused confusion amongst IT professionals. For those that remain confused, get the latest CRC news, tips, and expert responses in this U.K. guide. Learning Guide
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How to outsource your data centre and reduce emissions
If you outsource your data centre and you're confused about how that impacts the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, here are the requirements you need to know. Expert Advice
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News | 10 Apr 2012
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study | 05 Jan 2012
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Data centre and virtualisation highlights of 2011
Check out the technology highlights of 2011 including virtualisation hits and misses, top tips and popular case studies. News | 12 Dec 2011
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VMware bows to customers, changes vSphere 5 licensing: News in brief
After facing customer backlash, VMware has raised the virtual RAM limit in its new vSphere 5 licensing model. News | 04 Aug 2011
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Study shows surge in bring-your-own-device policies: News in brief
A Citrix study finds that a high percentage of IT organisations will formalise bring-your-own-device policies and begin to use desktop virtualisation in the coming years. News | 29 Jul 2011
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HP oufits new data centre with 10,000 network sensors
HP’s new data centre includes electricity, air-temperature and water-temperature sensors; plus more news in brief. News | 31 Mar 2011
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The Green Grid unveils new carbon emissions measurement
The Green Grid has defined a new carbon emissions measurement , carbon usage effectiveness (CUE), which calculates the carbon emissions that data centres produce; plus more news in brief. Article | 02 Dec 2010
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UK IT managers ignore energy efficiency initiative
UK data centre managers are ignoring the EU's Code of Conduct on Data Centres' Energy Efficiency; plus more daily news. Article | 08 Nov 2010
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Welsh council goes green with data centre redesign
A council in Wales has a newly tailored green data centre to reduce its energy costs and carbon footprint; plus more daily news. Article | 05 Nov 2010
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Businesses form Open Data Centre Alliance to push for unified cloud standards
In an effort to spread the adoption of cloud computing, over 70 companies have come together to demand that vendors change the way they make their kit; plus more daily news. Article | 28 Oct 2010
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Data centre cases where PUE or power usage effectiveness doesn't work
IT pros use power usage effectiveness or PUE to determine their data centre's energy efficiency. But it doesn’t always give accurate energy usage details in all data centre cases. Tip
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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Becoming a Carbon Reduction Commitment 'good performer'
Complying with Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation helps avoid hefty fines and brings reputational benefits. Learn how to become a CRC 'good performer' and reap the benefits. Tip
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Complying with CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: Best practices
Comply with Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme by measuring and improving data centre energy efficiency, buying allowances and redesigning power setups. Tip
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Data centre strategy: Using renewable and sustainable energy sources
Using renewable energy sources in data centres can be tricky, but IT pros can strategically use these sources to fulfil their energy efficient data centre strategy. Tip
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Improve data centre energy efficiency by improving energy generation
IT pros must not just look at how energy is used in their data centres but also how it’s generated and delivered in the first place and refine the process. Tip
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How to build and manage an energy-efficient data centre: A mini guide
An energy-efficient data centre helps save considerable costs over time. This mini guide has info on how to build, manage and measure ROI of an energy-efficient data centre. Learning guide
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Free-air cooling – using natural cooling in the data centre
If your energy bills are soaring and you want a cost-effective means of maintaining your data centre’s temperature, consider natural cooling or free-air cooling. Tip
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Water cooling vs. air cooling: The rise of water use in data centres
When comparing water cooling vs. air cooling techniques in data centres, you will find that air cooling is more popular. But water cooling is making its presence felt again. Tip
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is the United Kingdom's mandate to reduce greenhouse gases by reducing energy use at private and public organisations. It establishes financial incentives for reducing energy use and sets a cap on allowed energy use. Definition
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Data centre cases where PUE or power usage effectiveness doesn't work
IT pros use power usage effectiveness or PUE to determine their data centre's energy efficiency. But it doesn’t always give accurate energy usage details in all data centre cases. Tip
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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2011's top 10 tips on data centre, cloud and server virtualisation
A collection of top 10 expert tips on data centres, cloud computing, server virtualisation and VDI for IT professionals to recap the technology highlights and how-tos of 2011. Feature
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2011: Year in review
guide
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Data centre and virtualisation highlights of 2011
Check out the technology highlights of 2011 including virtualisation hits and misses, top tips and popular case studies. News
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Becoming a Carbon Reduction Commitment 'good performer'
Complying with Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation helps avoid hefty fines and brings reputational benefits. Learn how to become a CRC 'good performer' and reap the benefits. Tip
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Complying with CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: Best practices
Comply with Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme by measuring and improving data centre energy efficiency, buying allowances and redesigning power setups. Tip
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About Data centre energy efficiency
Data centres must handle a growing number of computing resources and increased power demands while facing the challenge of reducing energy costs. Methods such as deploying virtualisation, investing in energy-efficient technologies and decommissioning unused IT equipment can drastically reduce data centre power consumption and costs. The advice in this section will provide the knowledge you'll need to make your green IT projects successful.