Intranet - Advantages and Disadvantages Flashcards
Advantages
Easy to share hardware such as…
printers and photocopiers, which can reduce costs.
Advantages
Makes it easier to share…
files and information with employees. Networked software such as databases and electronic diaries allow users to access centrally stored information at their desks.
Advantages
Back-ups can be taken…
on a regular basis, which reduces the chance of losing files.
Advantages
Security can be set to…
restrict access to certain areas of the network (access rights).
Advantages
E-mail has allowed fast communication without…
staff leaving their desks - documents can be sent between departments and meetings can be arranged and even held on-line.
Disadvantages
If the network goes…
down, then no-one can access files, which will slow down productivity.
Disadvantages
If the file server is…
damaged or stolen then all files could be lost.
Disadvantages
A virus can…
spread very quickly over a LAN.
Disadvantages
Information online could be…
hacked therefore there needs to be tight security measures in place.
