1. Why does Facebook’s data center specialist argue that “The Internet is not a cloud?”
The internet is a physical building interconnected with miles of cable.
2. What are some of the techniques Facebook uses to cool its data centers?
They use massive fans that suck cold air of the plains of Oregon to cool the servers.
3. Describe the five methods recommended by Google for reducing power consumption.
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Measure PUE
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Manage airflow
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Adjust thermostat
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Utilize free coding
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Optimise power distribution
2% of the total world’s global greenhouse gases are produced by the IT sector and 15% of that comes from Data Centers.
5. What are some of the benefits of using Dell’s Triton water cooling technology?
In regular data bases they have to transport heat from the source to the outside air using different devices.Triton tries to close that path so there are the least inefficiences. It brings the cooling water in direct contact or as close as possible to the heating device so we don't have any losses in the transport path.
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