This slide is all about the advantage and disadvantage of computer Network

1. COMPUTER NETWORK
THE BENEFITS AND DISADVANTAGE OF COMPUTER NETWORK

2. WHAT IS A COMPUTER NETWORK?
• A network is a group of computers (or a group of smaller networks) that are
connected to each other by various means, so that they may communicate with
each other. The internet is the largest network in the world.

3. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTER
NETWORK?
1. Hardware resource sharing
Networks are able to share one resource, such as a printer, for
numerous computers. This allows many individual computers to access a
single network resource. This saves money and space for the organization
2. Data sharing
Once networks were setup, people found that the next best thing
was the ability to easily share documents. The type of server that stores files
is called a file server. Data can be in the form of text, images, numbers or
characters

4. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTER
NETWORK?
3. Enhance communication
People in distant place can communicate in real time. Gone of the days of snail
mail, where your message can take days before it reaches the receiver. With email
and chat , communication can be done in a flash.
4. Work better
Many organizations use networks for many purposes such as making
schedule for colleagues, pick up days for meetings (when everybody will be able to
attend) and provide useful online connections for network-linked employees.
Employees can communicate on a network with other employees through email.

5. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COMPUTER
NETWORK?
5. Shared Programs
Server or Network based programs are programs that are loaded onto an
online server or network as opposed to directly onto the individual computers. This
program can therefor be accessed by any computer possessing the correct amount
of bandwidth and system specifications. In short it uses the server as an application
server.
6. It boost storage capacity
Increasing storage capacity - you can access files and multimedia, such as
images and music, which you store remotely on other machines or network-
attached storage devices.

6. DOES COMPUTER NETWORK HAVE A
DISADVANTAGE?
1. Security threat
With the large number of people that connects to the network, there is a high
possibility that an illegal activity may occur such as; data piracy, hacking, illegal sharing
of resources etc.
2. Lack of Robustness
If the main server of the network will breakdown , the entire system would be
useless. People can’t connect and access network resource if the system will be down.
3. Virus and Malwares
Virus and malwares were shared in the network. Those network with weak
security is an easy target for malwares and virus that will spread in your network to hack
information , or just to bring down the system.

7. DOES COMPUTER NETWORK HAVE A
DISADVANTAGE?
4. Undesirable behavior
It has been observed that providing users with internet connectivity has fostered undesirable
behavior among them. Considering that the web is a minefield of distractions—online games,
humor sites and even porn sites—workers could be tempted during their work hours. The huge
network of machines could also encourage them to engage in illicit practices, such as instant
messaging and file sharing, instead of working on work-related matters. While many organizations
draw up certain policies on this, they have proven difficult to enforce and even engendered
resentment from employees.
5. Requires highly technical skills
For a computer network to work efficiently and optimally, it requires high technical skills and
know-how of its operations and administration. A person just having basic skills cannot do this job.
Take note that the responsibility to handle such a system is high, as allotting permissions and
passwords can be daunting. Similarly, network configuration and connection is very tedious and
cannot be done by an average technician who does not have advanced knowledge.

8. CONCLUSION
Computer network offers a lot from increase productivity in the workplace, instant
communication and recreation in any form etc., but let us bear in mind that there
are people who used it negatively to gain something or to disrupt production.

9. ASSIGNMENT
Direction:
Submit a document containing a picture of You utilizing computer network and it’s
advantage. Include a 2-paragraph discussion depicting the impact of network to
your life. Submit your work to my email amoso@mlgcl.edu.ph on January 27, 2021