Describe the sustainability practices in datacenters
This module focuses on the importance of sustainability in datacenter operations and covers the use of renewable energy sources, strategies for optimizing energy usage, and emergency power systems. Renewable energy and efficiency - Learn the primary considerations when adopting sustainable practices. Cooling and resource conservation - Review several cooling solutions, as well as water conservation and recycling practices. Monitoring and reporting - Explore how datacenters monitor, track, and report sustainability practices. Emerging technologies - Discover several emerging technologies in optimizing datacenter sustainability. By the end of this module, you'll have a solid understanding of sustainability practices in datacenters.
Learning objectives
- Understand how renewable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.) contribute to sustainable datacenter operations.
- Learn about strategies for improving energy efficiency and optimizing power usage in datacenters.
- Explore innovative cooling techniques, including waste heat reuse and water conservation practices.
- Understand the role of monitoring and reporting tools in tracking sustainability progress through KPIs.
- Explore emerging technologies for sustainability in datacenters, including ai and biomimicry.
Prerequisites
- Basic awareness of environmental sustainability practices.
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