With today's electronic systems consuming massive amounts of energy, and improper disposal of old equipment threatening to release dangerous toxicity into the atmosphere, any company whose IT department isn't actively working to shrink its carbon footprint isn't just hurting the environment...it is also probably wasting money. Green Tech provides readers with practical, easily implemented strategies for sustainable computing, showing them how to:build a business case to influence their organization's green strategyreduce costs and improve equipment utilization while maintaining current customer service levelsidentify old equipment at all levels, as well as suitable green replacementsvirtualize serversfind alternative methods for data center coolingconduct an energy audit and establish an energy baselinedetermine the best options for recycling or donating old equipmentFilled with realistic, cost-efficient ideas, this book shows that going green isn't just the right thing to do, but also a good business strategy.