Question and Answer

"Ecofriendliness" Please respond to the following:

•  Green computing is the study and practice of ecofriendly computing resources. Green computing is often seen where huge data centers apply server virtualization to reduce the number of servers that would otherwise have to be installed. Determine what you believe is the most important benefit of virtualization and why.

• There are companies who have opted to use energy sources other than fossil fuels in order to be ecofriendly. The MTN Group (see page 423 of the textbook) has used soybean biofuels to power its mobile base stations. They have seen a 40 to 60percent reduction in power requirements. Assess the benefits of using biofuels in terms of ecofriendliness, power consumption, public relations, and social responsibility.