Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Higher Education Institution: Energy Efficiency as an Application of Green Computing

With the incredible development in computer technology in recent times, the personal computers have become so powerful that most of the users are not using the entire capabilities of a computer for their regular work. Because of this one can utilise the excess capabilities in one computer and share it with many other users. The concept of desktop virtualisation implements this sharing of capabilities with the help of thin client machines which not only reduces the cost of infrastructure but also introduces green computing by limiting energy consumption and e-waste. A similar concept is implemented in St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata and is used extensively by the students. The present paper is an effort to establish the green benefits of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.