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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Be an Earth-Conscious Technology Consumer - Use Green Dedicated Servers

By Adam Gufarotti

Computer hardware uses a lot of energy. Repetitive use of electronics wastes a lot of energy and becomes expensive for the consumer. In large companies, energy waste is an expense that is leaving a big hole in company budgets. As a result, technology consumers are making more earth-conscious choices when it comes to their computers.

Green dedicated servers are an earth-friendly alternative to traditional servers. Green dedicated servers use alternative forms of energy called renewable energy. Renewable energy comes from natural elements such as the wind, sun or water. These renewable energy sources save both the host company and consumers a lot of money.

A big concern amongst environmentalists is that technology (especially electronics) is contributing to the carbon footprint. The carbon footprint is the measure of the impact that our activities have on the environment. It relates to the amounts of fossil fuels that are produced as a result of using heat or electricity. When traditional servers are used, they burn an overabundance of these fuels which contributes to this carbon footprint.

Host Companies Promote Carbon-Neutral Dedicated Servers

Many host companies are promoting themselves as "carbon-neutral" and are government-certified as green dedicated servers (and use green trademark logos on their hardware equipment).

By using green servers, web hosting companies are not only doing their part to reduce our carbon footprint but they are also saving consumers energy and money. Consumers save more than 40% in energy costs each year. It makes sense for hosting companies.

High Performing, Earth-Friendly Designated Servers

Technology consumers won't have any compatibility issues with green servers. However, they can be modified to fit each client's web domain needs.

These features set green designated servers apart from traditional designated servers:

• Large storage space

• Ample bandwidth and memory (can be upgraded)

• High redundancy

• State-of-the art processors (such as Quad XEON processors)

• Improved power supply units

• Efficient cooling system

• Smaller size (fewer raw materials used which results in less waste)

When technology consumers make the conscious choice to use green designated servers, they are helping reduce harmful pollutants and gas emissions. By making one simple choice to use a more energy-efficient designated server, technology consumers protect the environment from future global warming.


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