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Workgroup Computing

Workgroup computing is a network of connected computers within a local area network that enables resource sharing and collaboration among users. It includes various types of workgroups such as departmental, project-based, peer-to-peer, and cross-functional teams. While it offers advantages like improved communication and reduced costs, it also presents challenges such as security risks and limited scalability.

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Workgroup Computing

Workgroup computing is a network of connected computers within a local area network that enables resource sharing and collaboration among users. It includes various types of workgroups such as departmental, project-based, peer-to-peer, and cross-functional teams. While it offers advantages like improved communication and reduced costs, it also presents challenges such as security risks and limited scalability.

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Workgroup Computing

Workgroup computing refers to a network where a group of


computers, typically within a small local area network (LAN),
are connected and can share resources like files, printers,
and applications, allowing individuals to collaborate on
projects by accessing and modifying information together.
Types of Workgroups
Departmental Project-based Peer-to-peer Cross-functional Workgroup:

Computers within a Computers for a Computers connected A cross-functional


specific department, temporary group directly, without a workgroup is a team
such as marketing or working on a specific central server. of members from
finance. project. different departments
collaborating on a
specific project or
organization-wide
issue.
Applications of Workgroup Computing

1 File sharing and collaboration on documents,


spreadsheets, and presentations.

2 Shared access to printers, scanners, and other peripherals.

3 Communication and messaging between group members.

4 Data sharing and analysis across the workgroup.


Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages

• Improved communication • Security risks if not


and collaboration. properly managed.
• Increased productivity • Potential for data loss or
through shared resources. corruption.
• Reduced costs by sharing • Limited scalability for
resources and expertise. larger organizations.

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