... to all users. * E-mail to be sent between users. * The connection of different types of computers, which can communicate with each other It is easier to * Set up new users and equipment * Store application programs on one computer and make this available to all users Disadvantages If Server fails then many users will be unable to run application programs If network stops impossible to access hardware or software Difficult to make system secure from hackers As the traffic increases the network can degrade unless designed properly Efficiency of network depends on system management. If badly managed it can be more efficient to have stand alone machines . Network topologies Star Bus Ring See textbook for diagrams and information Consider the above topologies, investigate and explain how each works with advantages and disadvantages of each one Star Network Each network is connected to a central host computer (in the centre of the star), which ...

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