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There are a number of factors that solution providers need to take into consideration when measuring data center energy efficiency, including power usage effectiveness (PUE) and application location. Providers can also get important information on quantifying the amount of money saved with server consolidation and improved cooling methods.
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This was first published in November 2010
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