12. Disadvantages of a client server work network
Here are some of the potential disadvantages of the suggested solution:
Disadvantages of work network |
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Having access to the internet may lead to staff wasting time on non-work related activity, although a good, written, internet-use company policy would help staff know what is and isn't acceptable. |
Sensitive customer details must be kept private and secure as per the Data Protection Act |
A business network requires professional IT staff support it, either in-house or by a third party specialist company |
High performance business class equipment, such as fast network switches, are more expensive than domestic grade equipment. |
The office will need to be hard wired and this may incur expensive building work. |
Energy costs need to kept under control by making sure computers, screens and printers are switched off or hibernated at the right time |
Work stations, desks and chairs need to be ergonomic to avoid work-related injury such as RSI |
May need another room to keep the servers cool and physically secure |
A dedicated line to support a WAN can be expensive |
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