Introduction to Networking and Data Communication

Purpose and Limitations of Networking

By the end of the lesson you should be able to: explain the purpose of a computer network explain the limitations of computer network

Purpose of Networking

• Computer networks enable the sharing of centrally located data
• Enables sharing of  hardware
• enable sharing of software
• enables Central control of data, hardware, and software.
• increases efficiency due to the high speed of  information communication

Limitations of Networking

• slow response time
• access limitations for shared resources
• risk of tampering by hackers

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