LAN backups should be performed only during hours defined as offline time. Exceptions to any backup policy as stated above should be approved by the department head and be communicated in advance to the Help Desk and Network Services Unit. Every reasonable attempt will be made to notify departments if emergency backups or restores are required that might impact network performance. All data being backed up flows directly between the computer and backup unit over a dedicated cable. No data flows over any network segment or device.
Data flow is contained to the local network segment.