NETWORK
ADVANTANGES OF NETWORK
File Sharing: Networks offer a quick and easy way to share
files directly. Instead of using a disk or USB key to carry files from one
computer or office to another, you can share files directly using a network.
Software Cost and Management: Many popular
software products are available
for networks at a substantial savings in comparison to buying individually
licensed copied for all of your computers. You can also load software on only
the file server which saves time compared to installing and tracking files on
independent computers. Upgrades are also easier because changes only have to be
done once on the file server instead of on individual workstations.
Security: Specific
directories can be password protected to limit access to authorized users.
Also, files and programs on a network can be designated as "copy
inhibit" so you don’t have to worry about the illegal copying of programs.
Resource Sharing: All computers in the network can share
resources such as printers, fax machines, modems, and scanners.
Communication: Even outside of the internet, those on the
network can communicate with each other via electronic mail over the network
system. When connected to the internet, network users can communicate with
people around the world via the network.
Flexible Access: Networks allow their users to access files
from computers throughout the network. This means that a user can begin work on
a project on one computer and finish up on another. Multiple users can also
collaborate on the same project through the network.
