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The original was posted on /r/sysadmin by /u/joshuamarius on 2024-01-22 18:17:27+00:00.
As I slowly climbed the ranks in IT I noticed we have the power to convince a lot of Business owners, managers and staff to be safer, more efficient, and even more environmentally friendly. We IT guys can also get into a lot of places that many people can't. We can make a tremendous impact on a company and a community. Some examples I have implemented:
1) Implemented WOL (Wake on LAN) for several companies. Noticeably reducing heat inside the office, as well as the power bill with computers no longer running evenings and weekends (Except for patches and weekly antivirus scan days).
2) Implemented WOI (Wake over Internet) for some remote users in a different company with very powerful (and power hungry) computers that were used for AutoCAD and Revit. Instead of traveling/commuting to work and leaving their PC on, they could just power it up remotely and work or obtain files they needed.
3) Installed Smart sensors, smart thermostats, smart cameras, encouraged having a recycling/shred bin, and implemented a completely paperless scheme for several medical offices.
4) Used my own research to specifically purchase equipment (monitors, cameras, laptops, access points, desktops, etc.) that use less power. Some of my research:
5. Recycle/Refurbishing old equipment. I donate these (after being thoroughly sanitized) to schools, churches, and non-profits. I also make sure all e-scrap from any company I service, ends up in the E-scrap recycling program in our county.
What custom/creative things have you guys done to help the environment?