Linux vs Windows Server 2008 power consumption

Posted on Monday, June 16 2008 @ 7:11 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Australian PC World compared the power consumption of two Linux distros and Windows Server 2008 on four 1U-servers:
Ensuring your servers stamp as small a carbon footprint as possible on the earth and in your data center can encompass everything from making sure they are shipped in recyclable packaging to hiring an analyst who can predict the total life-cycle environmental impact.

For this test, we examined power consumption as a way to judge whether Windows Server 2008 or Linux is, in fact, the 'greener' operating system. As the price of power hits record heights, power reduction mechanisms shipping within an operating system should play a key role in you energy conservation plan.
On average Linux used the least power, in some cases the power consumption was 12% lower than Windows Server 2008.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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