It is not provided for data storage. This storage space is not backed up. In the event of equipment failure, the drive would be replaced and a new common network application image would be loaded. In general, applications of this type are not supported by I T Services. Therefore, they are installed with the understanding that should circumstances require the loading of a new network application image, the user would then have to re-load any applications they may have installed.
Employees have a responsibility for safeguarding their data.
Network drive space is backed up daily to provide a reasonable level of safety for data files. Storing data on a local drive is risky. Local drives are not backed up and therefore hardware failure or user error can have severe consequences. Never store important data files on your desktop or local drive.