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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   diskless workstation Last modified: Friday, May 15, 1998  A workstation or PC on a local-area network (LAN) that does not have its own disk. Instead, it stores files on a network file server. Diskless workstations can reduce the overall cost of a LAN because one large-capacity disk drive is usually less expensive than several low-capacity drives. In addition, diskless workstations can simplify backups and security because all files are in one place -- on the file server. Also, accessing data from a large remote file server is often faster than accessing data from a small local storage device. One disadvantage of diskless workstations, however, is that they are useless if the network fails. When the workstation is a PC, it is often called a diskless PC or a Net PC.   Related Categories Networks Workstations Related Terms BOOTP disk drive local-area network Net PC network computer server workstation Shopping diskless workstation Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Network Storage 1 Store Offers Scanner Accessories 1 Model Matches