DC Scope 7.4: A Step towards Green IT Infrastructure Management
As a follow-up to my previous article on DC Scope, I had the opportunity to attend a demonstration of the new features of DC Scope 7.4 from Easyvirt, a French company. The major new feature in this version is the addition of a new Green IT tab, which is still in Beta. This new capability of DC Scope aims to provide users with reliable metrics about the green-efficiency of their DataCenter and Desktop stock.
The Green IT tab provides multiple information about the energy consumption and efficiency of the infrastructure, including an energy-efficiency score per server with both theoretical (TEE) and measured (CEE) ones. Additionally, energy optimization suggestions are available to estimate the electric consumption impact if you remove some servers from the current infrastructure. The tab also allows for simulating the replacement of existing servers versus new ones by estimating their energy efficiency.
The new Green IT tab is a significant addition to DC Scope’s features, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the infrastructure’s green-efficiency and offers practical recommendations to optimize energy consumption. This feature is particularly useful for organizations looking to reduce their carbon footprint and minimize their energy costs.
However, there are some shortcomings in the current implementation of the Green IT feature. The complexity involved in some DC configuration settings to improve the Green IT score can be challenging, especially in on-premise or multi-site contexts. As it is still a Beta feature, I am confident that Easyvirt will continue to improve this aspect of the admin-experience in the near future.
Easyvirt is looking for feedback to evolve this feature, and I encourage all DC Scope users to try out the new Green IT tab and provide their input. By partnering with Quantis, a leading sustainability and LCA consultancy, Easyvirt has taken a significant step towards providing a comprehensive green-IT infrastructure management solution.
In conclusion, the new Green IT tab in DC Scope 7.4 is an exciting addition to the software’s features. It provides users with valuable insights into their infrastructure’s energy consumption and offers practical recommendations for optimization. While there are some challenges in configuring certain settings, I am confident that Easyvirt will continue to improve this aspect of the feature. As a cloud builder, I am excited about the potential of this new tab to help organizations make their infrastructures greener and more efficient.