Networks

Networks

1. Advantages of Networks

   • Hardware (peripheral devices) can be shared
   • Software can be shared
   • Data can be shared
   • Networked computers can communicate
   • Networked computers can be centrally controlled by a network manager
   • Files stored on a sever allow for easier back-up schedules than if the files were stored on multiple computers

2. Disadvantages of networks

   • The cost of cabling and setting up can be high
   • A virus can spread through a network very quickly (infecting each computer)
   • Hackers may gain unauthorised access to files saved on a network server
   • Network can fail to work properly - causing loss of access to data, hardware and software