Advantages & Disadvantages of Computer Networking.

Advantages

• Resource Sharing : We can share software resources as well as hardwares such as printer, fax machine etc.
• Centralized Data Management : Data can be stored and managed on a special computer(Called a File Server). Users can access it anytime from their computers through the network.
• Centralized Administration : A group of computers in a network can be administered from a singe machine.
• The Internet : The evolution of Internet is the most significant advantage of networking. It is highly influenced in the day to day activities of us nowadays. Email, Social Networks, Chat, Online Business are some of the major usages of Internet.

Disadvantages

• Most networks requires additional Hardwares and Softwares which are costly.
• Network or Server faults may lead the users to loss their resources.
• Need Administrator(s) or sometimes Experts to manage and maintain a network.
• Virus affection and spreading chances are very high when computers are connected in a networks.
• Computers connected to a public network is open to Hackers. We need to implement explicit security measures to protect our computers which are costly.