Network services
• File Services-All the data files of an organisation are stored in one place and can be
shared by many users. Files can be organized and updated systematically.
• Print Services- When Printers available on the Network , multiple users can print to
the same printer. The network printers are usually faster and more capable. They
may have accessories such as envelope readers or multiple paper trays
• Database Services-Multiple users can have access to the database at the same time.
The Database software ensures integrity of data and provides multiple access.
• Message Services-The services include Electronic mail, voice mail, remote
access,document transfers across the internet.
• Application services- several software applications that are developed using
network architecture. The applications can be made available to multiple users. Any
up-gradation made to these applications is also instantly available to the users.
Advantages of Computer Network
•Speed:- The files can be transferred from one Computer to another instantly.
•Cost:- Application software(Network version) can be installed on one Computer and
accessed by other Computers on the Network. This makes maintenance and
upgrading of software easy.
•Security:- The information on the computer can bemade available only through
password.Further some information can be made available only for reading and
not copying.
•Resource sharing:- Expensive peripheral devices can be shared by many users in a
network.
•Easy access:- Users can access information from any computer that is available on
the network. They need go to a specific Computer which may be located in a
different building or different location to retrieve information from their account.
