Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization
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Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization News
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April 03, 2015
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Apr'15
Wells Fargo continues massive data center consolidation
Since merging with Wachovia in 2009, Wells Fargo has closed 100 data centers, decreasing its risk profile and reducing its carbon footprint.
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October 06, 2009
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Oct'09
U.S. versus global data center trends: IT priorities vary
U.S. IT shops have been harder hit by the economic crisis than those in other countries. While the U.S. leads slightly on server virtualization adoption, it lags on energy efficiency.
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March 27, 2009
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Mar'09
Virtualization be damned: Power-efficient servers best bet for some
While many IT pros use virtualization to contain server sprawl and cut power costs, others prefer to add efficient hardware as needed.
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January 15, 2009
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Jan'09
Data center host credits virtualization for power surplus
Data center host 365 Main has excess power capacity because of its virtualization efforts and an incentive program through Pacific Gas and Electric.
Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How to realize server virtualization energy savings
Virtualizing servers is one of the most effective steps to reduce energy consumption, especially when the hypervisor and VM placement are taken into account. Continue Reading
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Conflicting VMware DRS rules can prevent power-saving features
If a host doesn't automatically power off as expected, check for conflicting VMware DRS rules that could prevent this power-saving feature. Continue Reading
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Differentiating C-state and P-state in server power management
C-state and P-state both offer options for managing system power, but they are very different from one another. Continue Reading
Evaluate Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Can virtualization automation software save me money?
Automation software usually represents a significant investment, but can it actually help save some money? Continue Reading
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How can virtualization reduce power consumption?
Virtualization offers many advantages, including workload portability and dynamic resource provisioning, but how do these translate into power savings? Continue Reading
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Virtualization management tools can help reduce server power usage
Emerging virtualization tools that automatically migrate workloads to optimize data center resources help improve server power usage. Continue Reading
Manage Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Tactics to minimize VM power consumption
Tracking and managing VM resource consumption can help administrators save power by allowing them to shut down unnecessary hosts. Continue Reading
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Can virtualization software manage server power consumption?
Tools like Microsoft's System Center can help admins manage virtual machines, but can they also improve server power consumption? Continue Reading
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Virtualization power management: How to save money and the Earth
Virtualization power management is yet another way a hypervisor can help cut costs to achieve maximum ROI, with the added bonus of saving the Earth. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Green data center: Reducing power consumption with virtualization Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Ask the expert: How do hypervisors control server power consumption?
Server power consumption can be readily controlled by hypervisors instead of the operating system once the host server is properly configured. Continue Reading
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Data center storage virtualization considerations
Before making data center storage virtualization decisions, consider storage performance and redundant storage access, among other issues Continue Reading
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Using VMware Distributed Power Management
With VMware Distributed Power Management and Distributed Resource Schedule, you can reduce data center power consumption in a major way. Continue Reading