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 Do you think it’s realistic with virtualization to reduce energy consumption by 5% per year for the next five years?
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We are studying the feasibility of reducing energy consumption by 5% per year for the next 5 years are part of our modernization project (pending funding). Do you think this is realistic?

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ASKED: June 19, 2009  5:11 PM
UPDATED: June 30, 2009  1:47 PM
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It can be. Some studies have shown that it costs more to power a server than it does to buy it. Virtualization can help you meet those goals. Definetly we reduced our costs by 10 %
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