What is a network topology?
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The overall layout or design of the network. Where stuff is, like routers, switches, servers, workstations, punch panels, workgroup switches, etc. A good one also gives you all the IP Addys, workstation specs, workstation software, NIC speeds, switch/router speeds, etc. For example, if you're connected to a swerver that is on a 1GB NIC but your workstation is going through a 10/100 switch, it's not too efficient :-) MS has a product that goes out, scans the whole network and builds one for you, it's a pain to use though. I use VISIO for all that stuff, it is FANTASTIC!!
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Network topology is the study of the arrangement or mapping of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a network, especially the physical (real) and logical (virtual) interconnections between nodes. A local area network (LAN) is one example of a network that exhibits both a physical topology and a logical topology. Dia is a great free tool for visualisation http://projects.gnome.org/dia/
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