ADVANTAGES
OF NETWORKING:
*File
Sharing
*Resource
Sharing
*Increased
Storage Capacity
*
Cost Efficiency: There are many software available in
the market which are costly and take time for installation. Computer networks
resolve this issue as the software can be stored or installed on a system or a
server and can be used by the different workstations.
Entertainment: Networks
facilitate many types of games and entertainment. The Internet itself offers
many sources of entertainment, of course
Internet Access Sharing: Small
computer networks allow multiple users to share a single Internet connection
- Disadvantages of Computer
- Networks
- ·Security Issues: One of the major drawbacks of computer networks is the security issues involved. If a computer is a standalone, physical access becomes necessary for any kind of data theft. However, if a computer is on a network, a computer hacker can get unauthorized access by using different tools. In case of big organizations, various network security software are used to prevent the theft of any confidential and classified data.
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- ·Rapid Spread of Computer Viruses: If any computer system in a network gets affected by computer virus, there is a possible threat of other systems getting affected too. Viruses get spread on a network easily because of the inter-connectivity of workstations. Such spread can be dangerous if the computers have important database which can get corrupted by the virus.
- ·Expensive Set Up: The initial set up cost of a computer network can be high depending on the number of computers to be connected. Costly devices like routers, switches, hubs, etc., can add up to the bills of a person trying to install a computer network. He will also have to buy NICs (Network Interface Cards) for each of the workstations, in case they are not inbuilt.
- Dependency on the Main File Server: In case the main File Server of a computer network breaks down, the system becomes useless. In case of big networks, the File Server should be a powerful computer, which often makes it expensive.