Networks

Networks

1. advantages

   • hardware can be shared
   • software can be shared
   • Data can be shared
   • network computers can be shared
   • network computers can be centrally controlled by a network manager
   • files stored on a server allow for easier back up schedules than if the files were stored on multiple computers

2. disadvantages

   • the cost of cabling and setting up can be high
   • a virus can spread through a network very quickly
   • hackers may gain unauthorised access to files saved on a network server
   • networks can fail to work properly -causing loss of access to data hardware and software