Networks

Networks

1. Advantages

   • Hardware 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 server allow for easier back-up schedules than if the files were stored on multiple.

2. Disadvantages

   • The cost of cabling and setting up and 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
   • Networks can fail to work properly- causing a loss of data, hardware and software