# Seed loading

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'''Seed loading''' is a technology used primarily in remote [data](/source/Data_(computing)) [backup](/source/backup) solutions. It prevents large amounts of backup data being sent over the [Internet](/source/Internet). Instead, the backup is performed locally on a storage medium (e.g. an [external hard disk](/source/external_hard_disk)) which is then shipped to the external storage location, where it is stored in the appropriate account. This method saves the user much time and [bandwidth](/source/Bandwidth_(computing)).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.backupagent.com/en/our_product/features/seed-load_technology |title=- BackupAgent |access-date=2010-01-15 |archive-date=2009-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091230235153/http://www.backupagent.com/en/our_product/features/seed-load_technology |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In general, this method of external backup is highly effective when the backup solution supports [incremental](/source/Incremental_backup) or differential backups. The first backup is then performed using seed load technology; afterwards only new and changed data has to be backed up over the Internet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.globaldatavault.com/seedload.htm|title=Blog Module Page}}</ref><ref name="Net24SeedLoading">{{cite web |title=Seed loading |url=http://www.net24.co.nz/obs_seed_loading.php |website=Net24 |publisher=Net24 Limited |accessdate=3 August 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524163955/http://www.net24.co.nz/obs_seed_loading.php |archivedate=24 May 2010 |date=2006}}</ref>

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