WHY NETWORK? SHARING APPLICATIONS
Sharing applications involves storing your software applications on a file server. You will have better software version control because all users will be sharing the same application. This provides better compatibility in your office. In addition, software upgrades are installed only once on the server, not multiple times on each machine.
Storing applications on a file server can also reduce your software costs. Instead of purchasing one copy of every software application for each computer in your office, you only purchase one copy of the application and store it on the file server. You then purchase client access licenses equal to the number of users who will simultaneously access the program.
Adding computers to your network becomes easier. Instead of running down to the local computer store to purchase additional software, you only need to purchase additional licenses. This can be done with a telephone call.
Sharing applications such as Group Scheduling can increase productivity in your office. Group Scheduling involves sharing calendars so that employees can easily check co-workers schedules. This reduces the "run-around" to find out where people are and when they are available for meetings, conference calls, etc. Whether someone is in or out of the office you can easily determine when they will be available.