Taking a GreenIT approach does not mean that you have to scrap entire projects.
As IT professionals it is native for us to look for the most efficient way to complete tasks; why not take this skill to the next level?
Everyone in the IT community can participate in GreenIT. Here are some roles and how they can contribute
- Architect : Green design, integration
- Developer : Reduce the "energy footprint" of your applications, CPU cycles, bandwidth/traffic
- SQL Professional : Performance tuning, indexes, Access to SQL back-end as hugely green
- DBA : balancing the other 3 and managing actual execution of the green data center
- Network / Hosting Environment : Designing, building, maintaining the green data center through virtualization, terminal servers, power management.
- Procurement : Small form factor computer components, LED LCDs, Energy Star, RoHS compliance
- Everyone : Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Stakeholders : The more of the above you implement, it reduces your energy footprint which saves $$$$
DevConnections is now offering GreenIT tracks starting with their Orlando conference March 22, 2009.
I met Kathy Malone at DevConnections in Las Vegas 2008, she runs the Green .NET User Group.
Kathy will be hosting 3 of the Green IT sessions
- What Green Means to IT Professionals and Why You Should Care
- Green Across the Supply Chain: A Global Perfect Storm is Brewing for Chemicals. Will You Ride the Wave or be Washed Away By It?
- Greening Your Business Case and Your Corporate Culture: Using Green to Support Your Projects
For those that cannot attend DevConnections there are resources for you as well.
Stay green,
Gary Pronych