diskless

/ˈdɪsklɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having a disk drive or disk storage; lacking a disk

“The company transitioned to a diskless office environment to reduce energy consumption.”

2. adjective

Not requiring or using a disk

“The software is designed to be diskless and run entirely from memory.”

3. noun

A computer system or workstation that does not have a disk drive or disk storage

“The diskless workstation connected to the server via a network cable.”

Synonyms

  • disk-free
  • diskless system

Antonyms

  • disk-based
  • disk-dependent