Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed University
Sara Sumaidaa, Zayed University

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Global Journal of Computer Sciences: Theory and Research

Publication Date

11-27-2017

Abstract

Increased reliance on technology and online transactions has increased the heat generated in data centres, due to greater access, storage, aggregation and analysis of such data. This paper discusses the downsides of traditional data centres and highlights the importance of applying green IT practices. It explores the benefits and proposes guidelines on shifting to green data centres. The recommendations to go green are to: a) reduce energy by applying green IT practices, b) eliminate redundancies in server systems and cooling modules, c) turn on power management tools on servers and terminals when applicable, d) utilise newer technologies of power consumption and e) minimise internal barriers to establish a good energy management policy. The benefits expected from the proposed approach are minimised pollution levels and lower the cost of activities, among others. The findings of the study will also contribute to face the challenge of global warming and help in better management and control of power consumption.; Keywords: Traditional data centres, green data centres, green computing, emission.

ISSN

2301-2587

Publisher

Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi

Volume

7

Issue

1

First Page

17

Last Page

23

Disciplines

Business | Computer Sciences

Indexed in Scopus

no

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series

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