Join us for this engaging panel discussion with industry thought leaders on the risks and rewards of using virtualization technology to reduce power consumption in the data center.

There are a number of strategies for reducing power consumption in the data center, from quick fixes to long-term systematic approaches. One of the most popular approaches for seeing dramatic improvements in data center power consumption involves server consolidation using virtualization technology. In a recent survey of 300 Senior IT personnel responsible for data center management, over 87% were actively engaged or planning consolidation projects based on deploying virtual machines in their environments. We all know the benefits, but what about the risks?

Brian Gillooly, Editor in Chief of Information Week, moderates a power panel of GreenIT experts to discuss the “side effects” of unbridled data center virtualization projects and to offer up a sensible “prescription” for a more disciplined process for reducing power consumption in the data center.

In this informative and interactive webinar, you will understand the outlook for data center power consumption and the most popular strategies for reducing power in the data center and the risks associated with this approach.

Among the topics we’ll discuss:
•  Will data center power constraints ultimately affect the computational efficiency of the IT equipment they support?
•  Power consumption trends in the data center and the future outlook
•  Trends in Data Center Management and Energy Efficiency Software
•  Risks involved with using Virtualization to reduce power consumption
•  How Data Center Performance Management (DCPM) works with virtualization technologies to eliminate the risks associated with implementing this power reduction strategy.

Panelists Include:
•  Jonathan G. Koomey, Project Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
•  Andrew Lawrence, Research Director for Eco-Efficient IT at The 451 Group
•  Robert Neave, VP of Sustainable IT for nlyte Software