Software can be loaded on one computer (the file server) eliminating that need to spend time and energy installing updates and tracking files on independent computers throughout the building. 

       Resource sharing is also an important benefit of a computer network. For example, if there are four people in a family, each having their own computer, they will require four modems (for the Internet connection) and four printers, plotters and scanners, if they want to use the resources at the same time.

       A computer network, on the other hand, provides a cheaper alternative by the provision of resource sharing.

       In this way, all the four computers can be inter connected, using a network, and just one modem and printer can efficiently provide the services to all four members.

       The facility of shared folders can also be availed by family members.

       It is also possible to share data files across the network by creating a share on the hard drive and allowing other people access to that information.

       If you want to share applications you would need to investigate a client/server network solution and some of the advantages are listed below.

                      As there is more than one computer on a network which can easily share files, the issue of storage capacity gets resolved to a great extent.

                      A standalone computer might fall short of storage memory, but when many computers are on a network, memory of different computers can be used in such case.

                      One can also design a storage server on the network in order to have a huge storage capacity.

                      Many popular home computer games support LAN mode where friends and family can play together, if they have their computers networked.

       Sharing and transferring files within Networks are very rapid. Thus saving time, while maintaining the integrity of the file.

       There are many software available in the market which are costly and take time for installation. Computer networks resolve this issue as the software can be stored or installed on a system or a server and can be used by the different workstations.

       Individually licensed copies of many popular software programs can be costly. Networkable versions are available at considerable savings. Shared programs, on a network allows for easier upgrading of the program on one single file server, instead of upgrading individual workstations. 

       Security. Sensitive files and programs on a network are passwords protected (established for specific directories to restrict access to authorized users) or designated as “copy inhibit,” so that you do not have to worry about illegal copying of programs.

       Software only needs to be installed on the applications server instead of each workstation.

       The software is configured in the same way for all users.

       Upgrading of software only needs to be done on the server.

       Cost of licensing software for an applications server is less than the cost of many stand-alone versions.

       Centralizing applications software simplifies the process of implementing software policies in an organization. Software policies refer to what software may be installed on computers and how it may be used.

       Proxy servers contain a repository of internet sites recently visited and cached for quicker access at a future date.

       Proxy servers can be configured with firewall software. This helps protect the network from attack by hackers.

       Files can be filtered for computer viruses before being passed on to the network.

       Organizations can control access of users to outside sites.

       Since there is only one point of communication, there is a large saving on line costs.

       Networking provides the advantage of centralization of data from all the user systems to one system where it can be managed in an easy and better way.

       Administrators can thus manage all this data efficiently and in the best interest of the company. Even the access of this data becomes easy for the users.

       Employees of different or same organization connected by the networks can access the networks by simply entering the network remote IP or web remote IP.

       In this the communication gap which was present before the computer networks no more exist.

       Computer networks save a lot of cost for any organizations in different ways. Building up links thorough the computer networks immediately transfers files and messages to the other people which reduced transportation and communication expense. It also raises the standard of the organization because of the advanced technologies that re used in networking.