2. Network Topology
Network Topology is an arrangement of various elements of a Computer Network. Topology means
arrangement of devices. We are having two types of network topologies. They are:
• Physical topologies
• Logical topologies
3. Physical Topologies
Physical topologies means physical arrangement of devices i.e., connecting two more systems
by using cables etc. Physical topologies are 5 types they are:
Bus Topology
Ring Topology
Star Topology
Tree Topology
Mesh Topology
4. Bus Topology
The bus topology, each node (computer, server, peripheral etc.) attaches directly to a common cable.
This topology most often serves as the backbone for a network. In some instances, such as in
classrooms or labs, a bus will connect small workgroups
5. Ring Topology
A ring topology features a logically closed loop. Data packets travel in a single direction around the
ring.one network device to the next. Each network device acts as a repeater, meaning it regenerates
the signal
6. Star Topology
In a star topology each node has a dedicated set of wires connecting it to a central network hub.
Since all traffic passes through the hub, the hub becomes a central point for isolating network
problems and gathering network statistics.
7. Tree Topology
A tree topology connects multiple star networks to other star networks.
8. Mesh Topology
A network setup where each computer and network device is interconnected with one another,
allowing for most transmissions to be distributed, even if one of the connections go down. This topology
is not commonly used for most computer networks as it is difficult and expensive to have redundant
connection to every computer. However, this topology is commonly used for wireless networks.
9. Logical Topologies
Logical topologies means logical arrangement of devices. In logical topologies we are having two
models, they are:
Work group model (or) peer to peer model (or) stand-alone model.
Domain model or client –server model
10. Work group model
It is also called as peer to peer model. Peer means individual computer. If you install client
operating system (or) server operating system defiantly that computer belongs to work
group model. Work group model computers does not depend on any other computers. In
work group model computers we are creating local user accounts. For local user accounts
we are using “SAM” Database. SAM-security accounts manager.
11. Domain model
It is also called as client –server model. In this we are using active directory domain services(ADDS).
ADDS is a database stores information on user identity, computers, groups, services and resources. ADDS
domain controller also host the service that authentication user and computer accounts when they log
on to domain purpose of ADDS