Data Network Topography (DNT)

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 and a logical topology. Any given node in the LAN will have one or more links to one or more other nodes in the network and the mapping of these links and nodes onto a graph results in a geometrical shape that determines the physical topology of the network. Likewise, the mapping of the flow of data between the nodes in the network determines the logical topology of the network. It is important to note that the physical and logical topologies might be identical in any particular network but they also may be different.

Logical Topology (also referred to as Signal Topology) is a network computing term used to describe the arrangement of devices on a network and how they communicate with one another. How devices are connected to the network through the actual cables that transmit data, or the physical structure of the network, is called the physical topology. Logical topologies are bound to network protocols and describe how data is moved across the network.

The most common of these basic types of topologies are:

• Bus (Linear, Linear Bus)
• Star
• Ring
• Mesh partially connected mesh (or simply 'mesh') fully connected mesh (or simply fully connected)
• Tree
• Hybrid

Networking is a complex part of computing that makes up most of the IT Industry. Without networks, almost all communication in the world would cease to happen. It is because of networking that telephones, televisions, the internet, etc. work.

At S.E.E.D.^© Technology Center we recognize that each organization is different and so are their needs, therefore, we utilize the different networking methods that make data communication possible and in many different situations and provide an internationally accepted standard through which all computer networking is built upon. You can rest assured that we will establish your networking needs based upon the most efficient and reliable standard possible.