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Why Have a Computer Network?
What exactly is a computer network?
According to Wikipedia: "A computer network is two or more
computers connected together using a telecommunication
system for the purpose of communicating and sharing
resources." Arguably, network experts debate about this—they
feel a computer network should be defined as a minimum of
three or more computers connected together, not two.
Whether it's a minimum of two or three
computers to constitute a computer network, clearly the
advantages outweigh the disadvantages. What are some of the
advantages?
Let's briefly cover the five advantages of computer
networking. As Hutchinson & Sawyer brought out in Computers,
Communications, & Information, the advantages of computer
networks are: "sharing peripheral devices, sharing of
programs and data, better communications, security of
information, and access to databases."
Sharing Peripheral Devices Print Sharing (where
multiple users share the same printer) can cut operational
costs. For example, large and expensive laser printers are
used by multiple users within company networks. Providing a
business has a network, large in-house printers can
affordably be leased or purchased.
Sharing of Programs and Data File Sharing in the
business environment is important, because it saves space,
time, and paper. Digital files on a share drive are not only
cost effective and convenient, but a company's database is
accessible to only authorized personnel and inaccessible to
unauthorized personnel. Network-linked employees can share
groupware and work together on shared projects. Purchasing
network versions of software is yet another advantage of
having a company network.
Better Communications Schedules and task
assignments can be easily shared and organized in a network.
When emailing within a network, group settings and contact
lists are easily kept up-to-date. Attaching scanned
documents and emailing business communication is cheaper and
easier than faxing information to another department at a
different location.
Security of Information When information is
shared on a network and accidental data loss occurs, data
recovery is much more likely to occur when working on a
network. When shared information is stored on multiple
computers and databases, it stands to reason that if a hard
drive fails, others will have the shared information
residing in another repository. Firewall appliances that are
built for networks go far beyond what a consumer grade
firewall can do.
Access to Databases Typically, extensive
databases (whether public or private) are shared on a
network. Sophisticated databases have built-in parameters to
protect the data from accidental overwrites or misuse by
disgruntled employees.
As you can see, computer networks have many advantages
and are understandably gaining popularity for small to
medium sized businesses. It is no wonder why computer
networks are notable for their cost-saving features and ease
of use for end-users worldwide. If you are concerned about
your budget and need to set-up or improve your business
computer network, call us at Genesis Global, at
1-800-908-9665. We can help you meet your networking
equipment needs, as well as work with your financial budget
in conjunction with getting you improved network
communication devices.
About Genesis Global's Author: |
Debbie Jensen, an expert writer
for business and technology for Genesis Global, has a
Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communication (Multimedia). With
her twenty year history of creative expressions and
formalized study of Information Technology of digital
print/web design and development, she is now publishing
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