LAN-free backup in different flavours: LAN-free backup A LAN-free backup is a backup of server data to a shared, central storage device without sending the data over the local area network (LAN). It is usually achieved by using a storage area network (SAN). Note that trivial backup to a dedicated, unshared storage device (such as local tape drive) does not meet the definition. The goal of LAN-free backup is to reduce the load on LAN and reduce the time it takes to complete the backup. It offers an alternative way of backup than a simple data copy to network-attached storage (NAS) over
Leech (computing) Leech (computing) In computing and specifically Internet, a leech is one who benefits, usually deliberately, from others' information or effort but does not offer anything in return, or makes only token offerings in an attempt to avoid being called a leech. In economics, this type of behavior is called "free riding" and is associated with the free rider problem. Depending on context, leeching does not necessarily refer to "illegal" use of computer resources, but often instead to "greedy" use according to etiquette: to wit, using too much of what is freely given without contributing a reasonable amount back to the