advantages & disadvantages of network

ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
People can communicate efficiently by using a network such as emails, instant messaging chat room & etc.	Breakdown of whole network may lead to loss of important data of the server.
Can benefit large organizations to maintain their data in an organized manner & facilitate access for desire people.	Building a network for large scale organizations are very pricey especially to buy & replace cables & other hardware.
Can reduce the cost of purchasing hardware such as, in one small office just use one printer to print.	There are hackers who are trying to steal valuable data of large companies for their own benefit.
This will save time while maintaining the integrity of files.	Heavy users who consume a lot more bandwidth will affect other users.