10 tips for finding a green data center site

By Douglas Alger, InformIT |  Green IT, energy, environment Add a new comment

April 17, 2009, 10:29 AM — It's not hard to find a great, green site for your next data center. You just need to ask the right questions. Like, whether the area is prone to natural disasters, the cost and sources of electricity, and whether there is any pre-existing infrastructure that can be reused. See all the questions and tips for putting them into practice here.

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