11. Advantages of a client server work network
Given the business scenario in the previous page these are some of the potential advantages of the suggested solution:
Advantages of work network |
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Client-server network allows staff to store their work centrally |
Dedicated leased line makes it practical to create a Wide Area Network (WAN) as well as a Local Area Network (LAN) |
The WAN allows a company intranet across branches to be set up and perhaps an extranet as well. |
Services such as internal email and instant messaging allows staff to communicate effectively |
Staff can access the internet for (largely) work related purposes. |
Archiving and backup can be carried out over the network |
Operating system and software updates can be deployed remotely over the network |
Staff can share heavy duty peripherals such as a colour laser printer. |
Dedicated print server takes the printing load away from client computers and makes staff more productive. |
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