It will not, however, allow you to move data to a machine that is not on the Yale Network. Many machines in research labs do not have network connections. Network backup service is better geared towards the backup of your operating system, program files and custom preferences. A high capacity, portable storage device will allow for the easy transfer of data, and is intended for use with your data files only. Zip and Jaz drives can be either internal or external.
Most new machines come with the option of having one installed at the factory.
These will look and act very much like a floppy disk drive. If you want to be able to move data between machines, you would purchase an external device, you can simply move the device from computer to computer, as needed. Each of the above devices has been extensively tested across a variety of platforms. The Windows NT install procedure is a bit more detailed and, for many users, may require the assistance of a Desktop Support Technical Specialist or a qualified IT Partner. The installation of SCSI devices on the PC platform is more complex if you do not already have a SCSI card in your machine.